Job summary
We are looking an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer or Medical Technologist to join our busy and friendly Nuclear Medicine teams at Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The Nuclear Medicine service receives approximately 3000 referrals every year. You must have exceptional standards and consistently deliver the highest quality patient-focused care.
Our Nuclear departments have two GE Discovery SPECT/CT systems, which are staffed by 10 Radiographers / Technologists and 3 Consultant Radiologists. Advanced practice is encouraged and we undertake Radiographer-led cardiac stressing. Cross-site working will be part of the role.
The core working hours of the department are 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and a flexible approach to working patterns is essential. Maidstone Hospital is a large Oncology centre and many of the patients are referred for NM imaging and treatments. We also undertake cardiac and general imaging and therapies. We are the first centre in Kent to offer radium-223 therapy. Pembury hospital is a modern PFI and carries out all aspects of general nuclear medicine including paediatrics
Main duties of the job
Radiography students from Canterbury Christchurch University College have clinical placements within the departments and the successful candidate will be involved in student training
If you have excellent communication skills, enjoy being part of a busy team are hard-working, adaptable and flexible with solid Nuclear Medicine experience we would like to hear from you.
If you do not meet the full job description there may be the opportunity to undertake the role at a lower banding until the full job description is met.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the department as informal discussion about the post requirements / departmental visit prior to application will be a shortlisting criterion for interview.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Tristan Barnden, Lead Superintendent Radiographer (01622 225047 tristan.barnden@nhs.net) or Filipa Alves, Superintendent Radiographer (01892 634733 filipa.alves@nhs.net).
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
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.
Interview Date: 10th May 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
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.
Interview Date: 10th May 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(R) or Nuclear medicine equivalent
- HCPC registration or MTO equivalent
- Post-Graduate qualification in NM (or willingness to work towards this in a satisfactory time frame)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Working towards Advanced Practice Qualification eg, NM reporting / cardiac stressing
Experience
Essential
- Broad Radiographic experience
- Experience in a clinical Nuclear Medicine Department, ideally in the NHS or UK private sector (less would be considered for a band 5 position)
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative
- Ability to take responsibility for the delivery and development of NM
- Ability to analyse complex information and action appropriately
- Excellent organisational skills
- Leadership & teaching skills
- Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Sufficient experience to deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(R) or Nuclear medicine equivalent
- HCPC registration or MTO equivalent
- Post-Graduate qualification in NM (or willingness to work towards this in a satisfactory time frame)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Working towards Advanced Practice Qualification eg, NM reporting / cardiac stressing
Experience
Essential
- Broad Radiographic experience
- Experience in a clinical Nuclear Medicine Department, ideally in the NHS or UK private sector (less would be considered for a band 5 position)
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative
- Ability to take responsibility for the delivery and development of NM
- Ability to analyse complex information and action appropriately
- Excellent organisational skills
- Leadership & teaching skills
- Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Sufficient experience to deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer
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).
