Job summary
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICB.
A post has become available based in CT, based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, with rotation across all sites.
The department is a friendly and supportive environment that allows its staff to succeed in their goals; we are committed to supporting CPD and encouraging role development. Our departments are busy diagnostic hubs delivering high-quality imaging for an acute trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a caring, dynamic, motivated radiographer who will suggest and encourage ideas, to join our team. If you have a commitment to outstanding care, quality and have an interest in developing your leadership skills then our senior team could be for you.
You will be an experienced CT radiographer with significant experience in performing a wide range of CT examinations including colon and cardiac imaging. Previous specialist imaging experience is essential.
You will be required to deputise on occasion for the Superintendent Radiographer.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- CPD evidence
- Attendance at relevant study days/short courses
Desirable
- IV cannulation
- Relevant special/clinical interest group membership
- In possession of or is working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualification clinical experience and a sound knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices
- Competence in essential CT scanning
- Direct experience of specialist imaging procedures
- Enhanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to support emergency pathways and elective imaging
- Advanced knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations, their implementation and implication
- Responsibility in a clinical area e.g. equipment, QA, training, protocols, rota, students, H&S, quality, staff resources, paediatrics
- Decision making skills
Desirable
- Local knowledge of trust
- Experience of workloads in busy trauma centre
- Considerable CT experience
- Experience in general or trauma paediatric imaging
- Evidence of leadership at a senior level
Skills
Essential
- Work autonomously within a clinical area
- Highly motivated for self and others
- Ability to sensitively deal with distressing circumstances
- Sensitivity to work with the acutely, chronically and terminally ill
- Capable of undertaking supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to receive and analyse, and manage information, and respond promptly and professionally with any service user or provider
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Setting and maintaining own radiographic standards
Desirable
- Risk management
- Team leader
- Active involvement in Audit and/or research
- Rota development
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- CPD evidence
- Attendance at relevant study days/short courses
Desirable
- IV cannulation
- Relevant special/clinical interest group membership
- In possession of or is working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualification clinical experience and a sound knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices
- Competence in essential CT scanning
- Direct experience of specialist imaging procedures
- Enhanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to support emergency pathways and elective imaging
- Advanced knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations, their implementation and implication
- Responsibility in a clinical area e.g. equipment, QA, training, protocols, rota, students, H&S, quality, staff resources, paediatrics
- Decision making skills
Desirable
- Local knowledge of trust
- Experience of workloads in busy trauma centre
- Considerable CT experience
- Experience in general or trauma paediatric imaging
- Evidence of leadership at a senior level
Skills
Essential
- Work autonomously within a clinical area
- Highly motivated for self and others
- Ability to sensitively deal with distressing circumstances
- Sensitivity to work with the acutely, chronically and terminally ill
- Capable of undertaking supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to receive and analyse, and manage information, and respond promptly and professionally with any service user or provider
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Setting and maintaining own radiographic standards
Desirable
- Risk management
- Team leader
- Active involvement in Audit and/or research
- Rota development
- Ability to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
