Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 359-7097636-T2
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Fordcombe Hospital
- Town
- Tunbridge Wells
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Radiology Manager CT/MRI Specialist
Band 7
Job overview
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.
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.
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. 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
Qualification
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Post-Graduate Management Qualification
- Advanced practice qualification relevant to post, e.g. PgCert
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Broad Radiographic experience
- Extensive experience in a senior position within CT and MRI.
- Previous experience of managing in a hospital environment.
- Significant experience as a qualified Radiographer
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to take responsibility for the delivery and development of MRI and CT.
- Cardiac Imaging.
- Ability to analyse complex information and action appropriately
- Excellent organisational skills
- Management leadership & teaching skills.
- Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of developments in NHS
- Willingness to extend role to develop the x-ray service
- Knowledge of independent sector for billing examinations.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Drew
- Job title
- Radiology Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01892741107
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