Deputy Radiology Manager CT/MRI Specialist

Job summary

Fordcombe Hospital is in a pretty rural location on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells near the village of Fordcombe. The hospital undertakes both NHS and Private treatment and examinations for patients over a wide range of specialities. It is a very friendly hospital with high standards of care and experienced staff.

Fordcombe Radiology Department consists of a MRI(1.5T) Scanner, CT Scanner, 2x Ultrasounds rooms (1 cardiac), X-Ray Room, Mammography Room, Mobile screening and Portable X-Ray equipment.

This position is to act as a Deputy to the Radiology Manager but also to be a central part of the CT and MRI team. The MRI is particularly busy so a good technical ability and knowledge of MRI systems is essential. Also, historical or current CT experience is beneficial. The MRI and CT scanners both undertake cardiac imaging so experience in this field is a definite advantage to applicants.

Main duties of the job

Deputy to Radiology Manager

Ability to make the right decisions under pressure and remain calm. Be able to give judgement on a variety of complex clinical, staffing and operational procedures.

Good organisation and leadership skills who pays attention to the detail.

Able to lead a team of CT and MRI Radiographers to produce the highest standards of imaging and competency.

MRI Specialist with high standards plus good experience and knowledge of MRI systems.

CT scanning.

Cardiac Imaging is an advantage.

To be able to assist and support radiographers with other modalities within the radiology department.

To support the radiology administration team.

To monitor, assist and ensure the correct billing of private patients within the department.

To train as a Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Be familiar with, and comply with, Trust policies and IRMER compliance.

About us

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 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.

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