Senior Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Radiographer

Location: Maidstone

Working Hours & Shifts: 18.75 Hours per week, including some weekend duties, primarily in MRI and covering CT on-call in the evening and weekends

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting.   We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer to join our Imaging Department as a Senior Radiographer.

Our multi-modality Imaging team work together to ensure that our patients receive the best clinical care in a modern hospital. KIMS Hospital provides diagnostic imaging for both NHS and private patients so experience in radiography in the public sector is beneficial.

As a Senior Radiographer, you will provide a high-quality Imaging service, predominantly to support the General x-ray and Theatre Radiography services.  There will also be some requirement to support our CT, MRI, Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine services.

You will be a strong and empathetic senior clinician who is absolutely patient focused, with a desire to inspire others, implement change and engage with stakeholders on all levels.

We welcome applications from radiographers looking to return to practice and can provide a supportive environment to refresh existing skills and develop new ones.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Undertake general x-ray, mobile and theatre Radiography, including participating in the regular on call duties both weekdays and weekends.
• To assist with the daily management of the scanners ensuring a high standard of service is provided to patients, consultants and visitors to the hospital.
• To keep up to date with developments in imaging and to contribute to staff CPD
• Act as an operator under the IRMER Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk.
• Actively encouraging collaborative working relationships with the administration teams to ensure radiology reports are processed quickly and efficiently.

Person Specification:

• Have a Diploma from the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography with a valid HCPC registration
• Extensive experience working in MRI and CT.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be absolutely patient focused with a drive to offering the highest standard of patient care at all times
• Be an expert in building relationships with an intuitive and persuasive style that enables you to easily engage with consultants, patients and the wider radiological faculty.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test
• Relocation packages available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email reruitment@kims.org.uk.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working in MRI and CT.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be absolutely patient focused with a drive to offering the highest standard of patient care at all times
• Be an expert in building relationships with an intuitive and persuasive style that enables you to easily engage with consultants, patients and the wider radiological faculty.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma from the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography with a valid HCPC registration

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.

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Newnham Court Way, Weavering

Maidstone, Kent

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)