Main area Radiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: to include Cross site and evening and weekend and night working Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible and part time considered) Job ref 252-7564368
Employer Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Darent Valley Hospital Town Dartford Salary dependent of NHS experience Closing 19/11/2025 23:59
Band 5/6 Annex 20 Radiographer
Band 5
Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have suitable the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
As part of an expansion to our Radiology Services we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to come and join our dynamic Radiology Team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS trust. We are looking for Band 5/6 Radiographers.
The successful candidates will rotate through DVH, Gravesend Radiology, QMH Sidcup, Erith Radiology and the North Kent CDC. Please note that Banding will be dependent on candidates experience and qualifications.
We currently have over 100 Radiographers working in our Trust and we have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, Lithotripsy, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography.
Radiographer role extension/CPD is actively encouraged and supported in Radiology. Examples being: Appendicular and Axial reporting, chest reporting, CT Head, MRI and lower and upper GI reporting. We currently have one Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging.
Seven day working and enhancing our Radiology Service - flexible hours are expected as part-time or full time, working weekends, evenings and nights as part of core hours.
The Department is recognised for excellent education and Training opportunities with several staff undertaking post graduate studies.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Directorate.
* Participate in all activities within the Radiology departments under DGT. Primarily provide a radiographic service to CT patients, A&E/UCC patients, GP patients, Outpatients, and Inpatients including mobile and Theatre Radiography.
* Undertakes on-call/OH/shift working, standby/Nights and flexible working practices that meet the needs of the service.
* To be involved in service developments within WCRO division.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
* State Registered Radiographer
* Certificate of competency in IV cannulation, along with the ability to practise these skills.
Knowledge
* Able work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with Senior Staff guidance where necessary
* Good communication skills with patients, colleagues and other Trust workers
* In depth knowledge of all routine radiographic procedures
* A working knowledge of the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017
* Knowledge of the College of Radiographers statements for Professional Conduct
* Knowledge of the Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in Radiology
EXPERIENCE
* Considerable post-qualification experience for progression to Senior level, once competencies and performance have been achieved
* Relevant experience working in a cross-sectional modality ,such as CT
* Provide training/mentoring such as IV cannulation for staff within CT
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Polite pleasant and understanding manner
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Ability to be adaptable to meet changing needs
* Ability to work within a team
* Able to take part in the on-call rota
* Own transport
Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust’s successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement
We have the highest CQC rating of all Acute NHS Trusts in Kent and Medway (Good). The CQC highlighted that managers promoted a positive culture that supported, valued staff and created a sense of common purpose based upon shared values.
The Trust is a great place to work, stay, develop a career and enjoy a healthy work life balance. We have made and are delivering on a wide range of commitments to staff; health and wellbeing; equality; diversity and inclusion; access to education and career development. During 2020 we sett up quality councils, driven by our staff to create a culture of shared governance and quality improvement.
We have a strong focus on innovation and improvement. Part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ (GSTT) ‘Healthcare Alliance’ we are introducing new models of care to improve clinical outcomes for patients. Our association with GSTT also gives staff wishing to develop their skills excellent opportunities to work across numerous specialities.
As our local population increases, our services and skills are expanding and adapting to meet demand. We are continuously looking at best practice models to enhance and improve the services we offer.
The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people.
If you would like to be part of our innovative and forward thinking team putting patients at the centre of all we do, we invite you to #joinourfamily.
The NHS are striving towards “we work flexibly” as a workforce, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Please note, that due to the limited number of car parking spaces, car parking permits will be allocated subject to compliance with the Trusts eligibility criteria and availability of spaces. Permit holders are not guaranteed a car parking space.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Shaun Wilkin Job title General X-ray Superintendent Email address shaun.wilkin@nhs.net Telephone number 01322428100 Additional information
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