The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer

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Job summary

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic radiographers for a band 6 diagnostic rotational radiographer post on the Sutton site. The successful candidate will rotate through the general Xray and CT departments initially and then MRI and Mammography is appropriate . .Applicants will preferably have 2 years post graduate experience .Participation on the residential x-ray/ 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. They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach as the department will operate between8am 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 andeffective Diagnostic Imaging Service. They will liaise with the clinicians in charge of a patient, with wardand other departmental staff within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be required torotate between X-ray, CT and (where appropriate) mammography. While working within an oncological environmenthe post holder will be required to interact directly with terminally ill patients as well asbeing exposed at times to distressing and emotional situations. Patient presentation will include theunconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated, and those withphysical and mental disabilities. The post holder will have responsibility for the timely, efficient andcourteous 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 asparticipation in the on-call provision as appropriate

About us

The 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.

Details

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SB357

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging serviceTo comply with accurate patient identification proceduresTo perform imaging examinations within Royal College of Radiologists(RCR) and IonisingRadiation(Medical Exposure) Regulations(IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiationprotection guidelinesTo give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialisedimaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imagingexaminations/intravenous contrast administrationTo administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector.To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations postintravenous contrast injectionTo accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference tointravenous contrastTo operate image data archives and to, record, store, retrieve and transmit image data withparticular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectionalimaging.To accurately calculate scan delay times and pump injector volume/speed for cross-sectionalimaging.To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imagingmodalities within the department.To ensure validity of general x-ray imaging requests

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging serviceTo comply with accurate patient identification proceduresTo perform imaging examinations within Royal College of Radiologists(RCR) and IonisingRadiation(Medical Exposure) Regulations(IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiationprotection guidelinesTo give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialisedimaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imagingexaminations/intravenous contrast administrationTo administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector.To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations postintravenous contrast injectionTo accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference tointravenous contrastTo operate image data archives and to, record, store, retrieve and transmit image data withparticular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectionalimaging.To accurately calculate scan delay times and pump injector volume/speed for cross-sectionalimaging.To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imagingmodalities within the department.To ensure validity of general x-ray imaging requests

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • State registration
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography

Desirable

  • Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of cross-sectional imaging
  • Post-graduate experience
  • Mammography post graduate certificate/ experience

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

  • 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 Requirements

Essential

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

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • State registration
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography

Desirable

  • Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of cross-sectional imaging
  • Post-graduate experience
  • Mammography post graduate certificate/ experience

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

  • 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 Requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead - Sutton Radiology

Juliette Akers

Juliette.Akers@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SB357

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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