We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer/ Technologist to join our busy and friendly Nuclear Medicine teams at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The Nuclear Medicine service receives approximately 3000 referrals every year. You must have exceptional standards and consistently deliver the highest quality patient-focused care.
Our Nuclear departments have two GE SPECT/CT, which are staffed by 7 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.
The core working hours of the department are 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, and a flexible approach to working patterns is essential. Maidstone Hospital is a large Oncology centre, and many of the patients are referred for NM imaging and treatments. We also undertake cardiac and general imaging and therapies. Pembury Hospital is a modern PFI and carries out all aspects of general nuclear medicine, including paediatrics.
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.
The Main Duties Of This Job Include
- Coordinating and leading Nuclear Medicine activity at the Pembury Site.
- To line manage a diverse group of staff at the Pembury site.
- To provide excellent patient care and be a point of expert advice.
- To be a key part of the cross-site Nuclear Medicine management team.
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 20.6% employer contribution 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: Tristan Barnden Job title: Lead Superintendent Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01622 225047
