Job summary Are you interested in working for Radiology?Are you Relocating? Are you a student looking to secure a job after graduation?Maybe you are returning back to practice or simply fancy a change? Come and join our busy, and expanding team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital NHS Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly colleagues to join the department who are dedicated to ensuring patients are receiving the best possible care. The department is a friendly and supportive environment that provides its staff the opportunity to succeed in their goals; we are committed to supporting CPD and encourage role development. Both departments are busy diagnostic hubs delivering high quality imaging for an acute Trust. A post has become available based at Maidstone Hospital. We provide imaging services over seven days across both our hospitals. Main duties of the job We have a comprehensive Induction and Probation Programme, which is linked to a competency-based structure throughout the departments; this is an ideal supportive environment for new radiographers entering the profession or those wishing to return to the profession. (Before starting as a Radiographer there is an option for students waiting for their HCPC number to start as an Assistant Practitioner; please ask at interview). Once probation has been successfully completed, you will be enrolled on our preceptorship pathway, giving you the skills and experience to become a Band 6 Radiographer. All band 5 Radiographers are supported to rotate through ED, theatre and General X-ray, and CT. To facilitate this, you will receive IV cannulation and PGD training. The Band 5 role requires a commitment to the departments out of hour's responsibilities; this will include 8-8 shifts, day, nights and weekends 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: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o M embership in the NHS Pension Schem e, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibility o And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-7088469-T1 Job locations Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Weve 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. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts AHP Induction Programme. Job description Job responsibilities Weve 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. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts AHP Induction Programme. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or equivalent HCPC Registration CPD portfolio evidence Desirable IV cannulation course. Desire to progress Experience / Knowledge Essential To have recent clinical experience in an NHS hospital, or equivalent (either as a student or qualified radiographer). A sound knowledge of departmental/other hospital protocols and practices Ability to receive and analyse sensitive/ contentious, complex, information and respond in a rapid and appropriate fashion Decision making skills Ability to rapidly assess patient personality and respond appropriately Desirable Experience of working out of hours during training or when qualified. Local knowledge within the Trust Ability to liaise with staff internal and external to the department to aid high quality service delivery. Skills Essential Ability to deliver good general radiographic skills and patient care Basic computer skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or equivalent HCPC Registration CPD portfolio evidence Desirable IV cannulation course. Desire to progress Experience / Knowledge Essential To have recent clinical experience in an NHS hospital, or equivalent (either as a student or qualified radiographer). A sound knowledge of departmental/other hospital protocols and practices Ability to receive and analyse sensitive/ contentious, complex, information and respond in a rapid and appropriate fashion Decision making skills Ability to rapidly assess patient personality and respond appropriately Desirable Experience of working out of hours during training or when qualified. Local knowledge within the Trust Ability to liaise with staff internal and external to the department to aid high quality service delivery. Skills Essential Ability to deliver good general radiographic skills and patient care Basic computer skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)