Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist

Job overview

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

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 had been agreed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 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

• Working towards Advanced Practice Qualification eg, NM reporting / cardiac stressing

Experience/Knowledge

• 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

• 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

• Sufficient experience to deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer

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.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

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.

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Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!