Senior Radiographer

KIMS Hospital

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Senior Radiographer (Multi-Modality) | Sevenoaks Medical Centre, Sevenoaks

Full Time Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced Radiographer who is looking to develop their career and lead a team, ensuring consistent high standards and delivery of excellent customer and patient care?

At KIMS Hospital, in our Sevenoaks Medical Centre, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiographer who is patient focussed and is able to demonstrate their experience working across different modalities, ensuring a high standard of service is provided to patients and consultants.

You will be working on rotation in a range of complex and diverse modalities including General, CT and MRI ensuring that competencies are maintained and developed.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake CT, MR, general x-ray and support the mammography and ultrasound clinics as required
  • Act as an Operator under the IR(ME)R Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justification of referrals
  • Implement operational policies, processes and guidelines as the business develops.
  • Engage successfully with medical professionals, consultants and GP’s, partnering with them to provide mutual growth and innovation opportunities.
  • Ensure equipment remains safe and fit for purpose through observance of maintenance service arrangements and plant failure procedures.
  • Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, IRMER & IRR17, MHRA and all other such relevant regulations and guidelines as appropriate to the delivery of independent sector imaging services.
  • Acting as an operator under the IRMER Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justifications 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.

About us

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Free staff parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Up to 40% off some of KIMS services
  • Employee Assistance Platform
  • Retail discounts and cashback
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Free eye test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

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.

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

2970

Job locations

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification CT/MRI/Mammography/US

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of diagnostic imaging, MRI, CT, US, X-ray Mammography, Nuclear Medicine.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be absolutely patient focused with a drive to offering the highest standard of patient care at all times
  • Extensive post-registration clinical experience (min.3 years)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Supervisory experience, with the ability to manage change

Desirable

  • Experience in interventional radiology
  • Experience working on GE Imaging equipment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification CT/MRI/Mammography/US

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of diagnostic imaging, MRI, CT, US, X-ray Mammography, Nuclear Medicine.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be absolutely patient focused with a drive to offering the highest standard of patient care at all times
  • Extensive post-registration clinical experience (min.3 years)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Supervisory experience, with the ability to manage change

Desirable

  • Experience in interventional radiology
  • Experience working on GE Imaging equipment

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.

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.

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

KIMS Hospital

Address

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Radiographer

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

2970

Job locations

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


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