Overview
As our services continue to grow, we're excited to welcome a Healthcare Scientist or Radiographer with experience in diagnostic radiology and mammography physics to our expanding Radiation Physics team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a department that underpins safe, high-quality imaging across the Trust and beyond. Our Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Sections ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with ionising and non-ionising radiation, including X-ray, CT, ultrasound and lasers.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality scientific support to the Trust and external partners.
* Participate in the delivery of mammography physics services to NHSBSP screening centres across Kent and symptomatic breast imaging units across the South East.
* Act as the site lead for NHSBSP services supported by our department.
* Contribute to the quality assurance programme for a wide range of diagnostic radiology equipment, including CT, general X-ray, angiography and fluoroscopy.
What Our Radiation Physics Team Delivers
You'll be part of a highly skilled team providing a broad range of safety and technical services, including:
* Performance checks and quality control testing on diagnostic X-ray equipment
* Development and maintenance of local rules, risk assessments and radiation safety documentation
* Expert laser safety advice
* Management of the personal dosimetry service for staff across MTW and partner organisations
* Instrument calibration services
* Support for radioactive waste and source management
* Training and education for clinical and technical staff
You'll also provide specialist guidance on legislation, national standards and compliance, helping departments maintain safe and effective practice.
Requirements and Compliance
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard 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 has been agreed.
Additional Information
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. For queries related to the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!
About the Trust
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.
Flexible Working
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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Benefits
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 an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
* Blue Light card eligibility
* And more; additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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