Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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:
1. At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
2. Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
3. Blue Light card eligibility
4. And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve 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 criteria
5. BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
6. HCPC Registration
7. CPD evidence
8. Attendance at relevant study days/short courses
Desirable criteria
9. IV cannulation
10. Relevant special/clinical interest group membership
11. In possession of or is working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Post qualification clinical experience and a sound knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices
13. Competence in essential CT scanning
14. Direct experience of specialist imaging procedures
15. Enhanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to support emergency pathways and elective imaging
16. Advanced knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations, their implementation and implication
17. Responsibility in a clinical area e.g. equipment, QA, training, protocols, rota, students, H&S, quality, staff resources, paediatrics
18. Decision making skills
Desirable criteria
19. Local knowledge of trust
20. Experience of workloads in busy trauma centre
21. Considerable CT experience
22. Experience in general or trauma paediatric imaging
23. Evidence of leadership at a senior level
Skills
Essential criteria
24. Work autonomously within a clinical area
25. Highly motivated for self and others
26. Ability to sensitively deal with distressing circumstances
27. Sensitivity to work with the acutely, chronically and terminally ill
28. Capable of undertaking supervisory responsibilities
29. Ability to receive and analyse, and manage information, and respond promptly and professionally with any service user or provider
30. Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
31. Setting and maintaining own radiographic standards
Desirable criteria
32. Risk management
33. Team leader
34. Active involvement in Audit and/or research
35. Rota development
36. Ability to work under pressure