Senior Radiographer – Mammography

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Hours: Bank

Hourly Rate: £30 per Hour

In this role as Senior Radiographer you will participate in providing a high-quality Mammography service to KIMS Hospital patients. Reporting to the Lead Mammographer you will demonstrate a high degree of precision and speed, maintaining our extremely high levels of patient service at all times whilst providing all aspects of an exceptional breast Imaging service for screening and symptomatic service.  

In addition to providing a Mammography service you will be expected to undertake general radiographic duties and undertake theatre and mobile radiography when competencies have been met. 

This is a bank position working flexibly across a seven day service covering planned and unplanned abscences

Role Responsibilities include:

• Provide a fully comprehensive Mammography service for the screening programme and symptomatic service
• Complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, IRMER (2017) & IRR17, MHRA and all other such relevant regulations and guidelines as appropriate to the delivery of independent sector imaging services
• To obtain and maintain a high level of competency to meet National Standards.
• Acting as an operator under the IRMER Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justifications of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk Be a KIMS champion of patient experience. Through the team reporting into the role, be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care, ensuring consistently high standards of patient experience
• Actively encouraging collaborative working relationships with the administration teams to ensure radiology reports are processed quickly and efficiently.

Person Specification:

• Have a Diploma from the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography with a valid HCPC registration
• Excellent knowledge and experience working within a Mammography role
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be absolutely patient focused with a drive to offering the highest standard of patient care at all times
• Be an expert in building relationships with an intuitive and persuasive style that enables you to easily engage and build relationships with consultants, patients and the wider radiological faculty. 

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 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 do not receive a reply within 1 working week from the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.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 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

Posted 9th March 2026