Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Radiographer to join our friendly and professional imaging team at Sevenoaks Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where high-quality patient care and collaborative working are at the heart of everything we do.
As a key member of the Radiology team, you'll carry out the full range of radiographic procedures within our X-ray department, which operates two general rooms and supports patients referred from the Urgent Treatment Centre, GPs, Consultants, in-patients and outpatients. You'll play an important role in delivering a responsive, efficient and patient-centred imaging service.
You'll work closely with colleagues across the hospital, contributing to a smooth and safe service while maintaining high professional standards. The department uses Soliton and Sectra PACS, and you'll be confident working within these systems to ensure accurate imaging, reporting workflows and patient records.
This role is ideal if you enjoy variety, value teamwork and want to develop your skills in a welcoming community hospital setting. If you're committed, adaptable and passionate about delivering excellent radiographic care, we'd be delighted to welcome you.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a qualified and confident Radiographer with either a BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) or a DCR Diploma of the College of Radiographers, along with HCPC registration andrelevant clinical experience. You'll be committed to delivering safe, accurate and patient-centred imaging, and ready to take on a senior role within a busy community hospital setting.
In this role, you will:
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Justify X-ray requests and ensure the correct patient is imaged
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Follow all safety protocols, including LMP rules for females aged 12-55 and local radiation safety procedures
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Record radiation doses accurately using the DAP meter
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Maintain high standards of technique, exposure, identification, orientation and documentation
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Adhere to Quality Assurance guidelines and participate actively in QA processes
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Provide courteous, compassionate care to all patients undergoing imaging
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Work in line with professional standards set by the Society and College of Radiographers and departmental codes of conduct
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Ensure full compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, the Data Protection Act and Health & Safety legislation
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Wear personal radiation monitoring equipment as required
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Keep your skills up to date through CPD and mandatory training
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Work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team
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Attend staff meetings and participate in appraisals
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
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Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- DCR R Diploma of College of Radiographers
- UK/EU driving licence
Desirable
- Member of Society of radiographers
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of radiography at band 5
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of IRMER/ IRR, audit and CPD
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Wide experience of general radiography including GP and UTC etc
Desirable
- Ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility when lone working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- DCR R Diploma of College of Radiographers
- UK/EU driving licence
Desirable
- Member of Society of radiographers
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of radiography at band 5
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of IRMER/ IRR, audit and CPD
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Wide experience of general radiography including GP and UTC etc
Desirable
- Ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility when lone working
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).
