Job overview

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

As part of an expansion to our Radiology Services we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to come and join our dynamic Radiology Team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. 

We are looking for  full time Band 7 Senior Radiographers, with proven  cross sectional imaging experience and post graduate specialism in CT.

The CT radiography team works across 3 sites of operation - Darent Valley Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and the North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

The Trust's Radiology Departments service the populations of Gravesham, Swanley, Dartford and Bexley, across 5 sites in total, including x-ray departments at Gravesend and Erith's community hospitals.

The Trust has a strong commitment to equality and diversity.  We aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 'Positive action' initiatives can be used whenever an under-represented group is identified. As our workforce is currently under-represented in bands 6, 7 and 8, we encourage applications from people with black or minority ethnic backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

DGT has recently made changes to its Radiology department with the expansion of CT services at the purpose built CDC and the installation of a dual-source, dual energy Siemens Pro.Pulse CT scanner, which will be utilised to provide not only routine outpatient scanning, but high-quality Cardiac CT imaging.

The successful candidates will rotate through the 3 operational CT sites, providing senior support for other CT trained radiographers and taking a leading role in the day-to day running of the CT department. The mainly outpatient based workload at the CDC and Queen Mary's, Sidcup will require the successful candidate to manage the booked outpatient list and support the radiology department assistants with queries and IV cannulation. As the senior CT radiographer, the candidate will also be competent in undertaking Cardiac CT scans and already be competent in, or have the aptitude to train in undertaking Virtual Colonoscopy CT scans.

At the Darent Valley site, the mainly inpatient and A+E based workflow requires the candidate to be flexible in their approach to managing a CT day list, communicate effectively with staff in the wider multi-disciplinary team and  deal with the acutely unwell patient to achieve diagnostic scans.

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service and will based on a 7 day service.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

 If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.

 Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.