Healthcare Scientist/ Radiographer - Radiation Physics

As our services continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome a Healthcare Scientist or Radiographer with experience in diagnostic radiology and mammography physics to our expanding Radiation Physics team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a department that underpins safe, high‑quality imaging across the Trust and beyond.

Please note: previous applicants need not re‑apply.

Our Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Sections ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with ionising and non‑ionising radiation, including X‑ray, CT, ultrasound and lasers.

In This Varied And Rewarding Position, You Will

• Provide high‑quality scientific support to the Trust and external partners.
• Participate in the delivery of mammography physics services to NHSBSP screening centres across Kent and symptomatic breast imaging units across the South East.
• Act as the site lead for NHSBSP services supported by our department.
• Contribute to the quality assurance programme for a wide range of diagnostic radiology equipment, including CT, general X‑ray, angiography and fluoroscopy.
  
  

What Our Radiation Physics Team Delivers

You’ll be part of a highly skilled team providing a broad range of safety and technical services, including:

• Performance checks and quality control testing on diagnostic X‑ray equipment
• Development and maintenance of local rules, risk assessments and radiation safety documentation
• Expert laser safety advice
• Management of the personal dosimetry service for staff across MTW and partner organisations
• Instrument calibration services
• Support for radioactive waste and source management
• Training and education for clinical and technical staff
  
  

You’ll also provide specialist guidance on legislation, national standards and compliance, helping departments maintain safe and effective practice.

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 and 2024 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.

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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 employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katy Fleckney Job title: Head of Radiation Physics Email address: katy.fleckney@nhs.net Telephone number: 01622 226151