Reporting Radiographer | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking experienced Reporting Radiographers to provide clinical expertise in reporting radiographic images. The role offers a flexible work environment and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and NHS pension. Successful candidates will be supported by a well-established team and will have access to a range of professional development opportunities.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered Radiographer with accredited qualifications in clinical reporting.
• Experience in providing high-quality X-ray reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment with clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in reporting radiographic images.
• Deliver a cost-effective and safe reporting service to patients.
• Participate in a 7-day 'hot' reporting rota for A&E and GP x-ray requests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical reporting expertise

Education

Accredited postgraduate qualification in clinical reporting

State registration as a Radiographer

Job description

We are looking to recruit experienced Reporting Radiographers to join the current well‑established team of both Chest and MSK Reporters. You will need to be a state‑registered Radiographer and will have to hold an accredited postgraduate qualification in clinical reporting. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be committed to providing high‑quality X‑ray reports. Radiographic Reporting sessions will be scheduled throughout the working week and will include 7‑day GP hot reporting sessions across our 2 acute sites and the new Community Diagnostic Centre. This is an exciting time to join the reporting radiographer team at MTW. We have established a Consultant Radiographer practice in interventional and nuclear medicine imaging. At MTW, the reporting radiographers are integrated into the sub‑speciality teams, providing an opportunity for complex case discussion with Consultant Radiologists and Consultant practitioners. This also provides the support required for both knowledge and career development as part of a team approach. Successful applicants can look forward to a career in expert clinical practice with opportunities in education, leadership, audit and research.

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICs.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise in Radiology by reporting radiographic images undertaken in the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Providing a cost‑effective and safe reporting service to patients of the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, reporting radiographers will deliver a high‑quality, effective and efficient X‑ray reporting service to the highest professional standards. To be part of a 7‑day 'hot' reporting rota for both A&E images and GP x‑ray requests. The work pattern will entail a majority of clinical reporting sessions; the rest will comprise audit, research, clinical governance, teaching and clinical radiography. Reporting radiographers are expected to work across all Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust sites, supporting the X‑ray service.

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.

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