Overview
The Radiology department is recruiting for a pivotal role within the radiology team. The successful candidate will have direct patient contact as well as liaising with clinical personnel throughout the hospital. This role involves working a combination of 7.5 hours and 11.25 hours shifts including weekends, overnight and bank holidays, to assist the Radiology service throughout the week, weekend and overnight. Flexibility with your working pattern is required to fully participate in the roster.
Responsibilities
* Support the radiographers, radiologists and nurses in caring for patients.
* Register the patients on the Radiology computer system and assist with transfer of patients if no porters are available.
* Carry out clerical duties with training provided for all aspects of the post.
* Clinical tasks include chaperoning patients, cannulation, patient observations and assisting in minor procedures performed under imaging guidance.
Skills and Qualifications
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Basic patient care
* Flexibility
* Organisational astuteness
* An ability to multi task and prioritise work
* Good IT and administrative skills
* An ability to work within a team
* To use initiative and work autonomously when required
* Patient confidentiality is essential to this role
Team and Environment
New members of staff are welcomed into a vibrant and friendly department with an attitude of inclusivity. The team has an active social group comprising staff from all Bands who meet regularly to socialise after the stresses of the day.
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 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. 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
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.
Benefits and Application Notes
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 a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
* Blue Light card eligibility
* And more; additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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 has been agreed.
Application Close
This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.
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