Job summary Are you an empathetic radiographer who is patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement? We are looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Radiographer, to lead the Imaging and Diagnostics team based at the Sevenoaks Medical Centre. As a Lead Radiographer you will perform a range of duties including general radiography, CT and MRI scanning insuring a seamless service and patient experience between the Sevenoaks clinic and KIMS Hospital. KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting at out Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The Centre team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community across to a full range of clinical specialties, including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more. Main duties of the job Carry out high quality diagnostic imaging examinations in a way which meets patients' needs across all modalities in the department Take full responsibility for the management and supervision of the department, ensuring the safe and efficient provision of a range of imaging procedures to acceptable quality standards, delivered in a way which meets patients’ needs. To ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed including the radiology computer system. Be responsible for maintaining IR(ME)R compliance, interpreting protocols and assessing the justification of radiographic requests Supervision and teaching of senior and junior radiographic staff and students in the development of skills in intricate or complicated imaging procedures and situations To ensure that the service and staff develop and maintain the highest possible standards of clinical care About us Competitive Salary Free Staff Parking Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 2405 Job locations London Road Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2JD Job description Job responsibilities Lead Radiographer | Sevenoaks Medical Centre, Sevenoaks Full Time Permanent | 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm Are you an empathetic radiographer who is patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement? We are looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Radiographer, to lead the Imaging and Diagnostics team based at the Sevenoaks Medical Centre. As a Lead Radiographer you will perform a range of duties including general radiography, CT and MRI scanning insuring a seamless service and patient experience between the Sevenoaks clinic and KIMS Hospital. KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting at out Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The Centre team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community across to a full range of clinical specialties, including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more. Role Responsibilities include: Carry out high quality diagnostic imaging examinations in a way which meets patients' needs across all modalities in the department Take full responsibility for the management and supervision of the department, ensuring the safe and efficient provision of a range of imaging procedures to acceptable quality standards, delivered in a way which meets patients’ needs. To ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed including the radiology computer system. Be responsible for maintaining IR(ME)R compliance, interpreting protocols and assessing the justification of radiographic requests Supervision and teaching of senior and junior radiographic staff and students in the development of skills in intricate or complicated imaging procedures and situations To ensure that the service and staff develop and maintain the highest possible standards of clinical care Person Specification: Essential Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience Registration with the Health Professions Council Be fully competent in X-ray and MR/CT Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application Evidence of continuous professional development and its application Desirable Experience in Management Post graduate qualification in CT/Medical Imaging Experience in Interventional CT including CT cardiac and CT Colonoscopy Our Benefits: Competitive Salary Free Staff Parking Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitmentkims.org.uk At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Job description Job responsibilities Lead Radiographer | Sevenoaks Medical Centre, Sevenoaks Full Time Permanent | 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm Are you an empathetic radiographer who is patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement? We are looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Radiographer, to lead the Imaging and Diagnostics team based at the Sevenoaks Medical Centre. As a Lead Radiographer you will perform a range of duties including general radiography, CT and MRI scanning insuring a seamless service and patient experience between the Sevenoaks clinic and KIMS Hospital. KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting at out Sevenoaks Medical Centre. The Centre team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community across to a full range of clinical specialties, including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more. Role Responsibilities include: Carry out high quality diagnostic imaging examinations in a way which meets patients' needs across all modalities in the department Take full responsibility for the management and supervision of the department, ensuring the safe and efficient provision of a range of imaging procedures to acceptable quality standards, delivered in a way which meets patients’ needs. To ensure that all clinical and other information records are fully and accurately completed including the radiology computer system. Be responsible for maintaining IR(ME)R compliance, interpreting protocols and assessing the justification of radiographic requests Supervision and teaching of senior and junior radiographic staff and students in the development of skills in intricate or complicated imaging procedures and situations To ensure that the service and staff develop and maintain the highest possible standards of clinical care Person Specification: Essential Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience Registration with the Health Professions Council Be fully competent in X-ray and MR/CT Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application Evidence of continuous professional development and its application Desirable Experience in Management Post graduate qualification in CT/Medical Imaging Experience in Interventional CT including CT cardiac and CT Colonoscopy Our Benefits: Competitive Salary Free Staff Parking Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitmentkims.org.uk At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic) with a minimum of 3 years` experience Desirable • Post graduate qualification in CT/Medical Imaging Experience Essential • Registration with the Health Professions Council • Be fully competent in X-ray and MR/CT • Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application • Evidence of continuous professional development and its application Desirable • Experience in Management • Experience in Interventional CT including CT cardiac and CT Colonoscopy Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic) with a minimum of 3 years` experience Desirable • Post graduate qualification in CT/Medical Imaging Experience Essential • Registration with the Health Professions Council • Be fully competent in X-ray and MR/CT • Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance and its application • Evidence of continuous professional development and its application Desirable • Experience in Management • Experience in Interventional CT including CT cardiac and CT Colonoscopy 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. Employer details Employer name KIMS Hospital Address London Road Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2JD Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)