Job Description

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe's largest Oncology centre and was the world's first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education, with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The Diagnostic Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust and includes CT with dual energy, MRI ,Mammography interventional procedures, Ultrasound as well as general X-Ray, fluoroscopy and theatres. We have been awarded QSI quality mark .We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic radiographers for a 12 month fixed term band 6 diagnostic rotational radiographer post on the sutton site. The successful candidate will rotate through the general Xray and CT departments . .Applicants will preferably have 2 years post graduate experience .Participation on the residential xray/ CT on call service is expected . Post graduate radiology academic qualifications are desirable. The successful candidate should be an innovative, highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills ,who is keen to contribute positively to the expanding cross sectional service . The ideal candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the Diagnostic Imaging services.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach as the department will operate between 8am to 8 pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8- 5.15 pm The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an efficient and effective Diagnostic Imaging Service. They will liaise with the clinicians in charge of a patient, with ward and other departmental staff within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be required to rotate between X-ray, CT and (where appropriate) mammography. While working within an oncological environment the post holder will be required to interact directly with terminally ill patients as well as being exposed at times to distressing and emotional situations. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated, and those with physical and mental disabilities. The post holder will have responsibility for the timely, efficient and courteous provision of imaging services within the available resources.The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach to the department and service , as well as participation in the on-call provision as appropriate.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.Date posted25 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa342,939 to xc2xa350,697 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-SB454Job locationsThe Royal Marsden SuttonSuttonSM2 5PTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification:-To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service To comply with accurate patient identification procedures To perform imaging examinations within Royal College of Radiologists(RCR) and Ionising Radiation(Medical Exposure) Regulations(IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiation protection guidelines To give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialised imaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imaging examinations/intravenous contrast administration To administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector. To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations post intravenous contrast injection To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast To operate image data archives and to, record, store, retrieve and transmit image data with particular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectional imaging. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification:-To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service To comply with accurate patient identification procedures To perform imaging examinations within Royal College of Radiologists(RCR) and Ionising Radiation(Medical Exposure) Regulations(IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiation protection guidelines To give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialised imaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imaging examinations/intravenous contrast administration To administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector. To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations post intravenous contrast injection To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast To operate image data archives and to, record, store, retrieve and transmit image data with particular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectional imaging.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography

Desirable

• Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

ExperienceDesirable

• Experience of cross-sectional imaging
• Minimum of two years post-graduate experience
• Mammography post graduate certificate/ experience

Skills Abilities/knowledgeEssential

• Ability to express themselves clearly in English
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
• Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
• Evidence of working within a team

Other RequirementsEssential

• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative
• Evidence of CPD in MRI

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography

Desirable

• Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

ExperienceDesirable

• Experience of cross-sectional imaging
• Minimum of two years post-graduate experience
• Mammography post graduate certificate/ experience

Skills Abilities/knowledgeEssential

• Ability to express themselves clearly in English
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
• Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
• Evidence of working within a team

Other RequirementsEssential

• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative
• Evidence of CPD in MRI

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