The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Superintendent Radiographer MRI/CT

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Job summary

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe's largest Oncology centres and was the world's first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education. This post is based at our Cavendish Square site where we see both private care and NHS patients. There are also sites in Chelsea and Sutton.

We are currently inviting applications for an experienced full time Superintendent Radiographer to be responsible for leading the clinical service for MRI and CT at the Cavendish Square site, with additional oversight and management of x-ray, mammography and ultrasound service delivery.The post is based on site Monday to Friday (all five days to ensure lead radiographer presence all days). Flexibility is required to cover various shifts between the hours of 8am to 8pm when required, and to ensure lead radiographer presence all days. The role will involve Saturday working when this becomes operational.

The successful candidate should have post graduate experience within MRI and CT, and a sound appreciation of oncology imaging. The successful candidate should be an innovative, highly motivated radiographer, with exceptional supervisory, training and leadership skills, who is able to continuously improve the MRI and CT services alongside the wider radiology and site services.Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with self-motivation, effective planning and an analytical approach to work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of staff and will lead in the delivery of the CT and MRI services at Cavendish Square, with oversight of the x-ray, mammography and ultrasound service delivery and adherence to regulations and processes.

The post holder must have extensive post registration clinical experience in MRI and CT. It would be desirable for the post-holder to have undertaken post-graduate study at masters level within (for example) leadership, CT, or MRI.

The post holder will interact with diagnostic imaging department Superintendents to ensure delivery of appropriate and reactive diagnostic imaging services as a whole. The post holder will assist with organisation of all staff rotation and will have an awareness of budgetary requirements. In addition the post holder should have current experience to provide cover for other Superintendent Radiographers.

This post is hands on as well as administrative and will demand patient contact as well as supervisory skills. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated, and those with physical and mental disabilities.

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

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SB719

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Cavendish Square

Cavendish Square

W1G 0PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

To support the Radiology Operational Lead in the operational management of the Diagnostics department at the Cavendish Square site and the Radiology Services Manager in the operational management of the Imaging department across all sites. To provide cover for the Radiology Operational Lead as and when required. To work closely with Consultant Radiologists and other Superintendents to provide a timely and reactive service. To liaise and collaborate with the CT and MRI Superintendent Radiographers at other RMH sites in order to standardise practice throughout the Trust where appropriate. To have oversight of and manage x-ray, mammography and ultrasound service delivery. To work with Trust physicists to ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and meets QA and Health & Safety requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

To support the Radiology Operational Lead in the operational management of the Diagnostics department at the Cavendish Square site and the Radiology Services Manager in the operational management of the Imaging department across all sites. To provide cover for the Radiology Operational Lead as and when required. To work closely with Consultant Radiologists and other Superintendents to provide a timely and reactive service. To liaise and collaborate with the CT and MRI Superintendent Radiographers at other RMH sites in order to standardise practice throughout the Trust where appropriate. To have oversight of and manage x-ray, mammography and ultrasound service delivery. To work with Trust physicists to ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and meets QA and Health & Safety requirements.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • State registration.
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography
  • Significant recent post graduate experience in MRI and CT. MRI expertise particularly.

Desirable

  • Post graduate leadership, MRI, or CT qualification.
  • Cannulation certificate or completed workbook.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of good organisation and communication.
  • Evidence of leadership and team building
  • Experience in management of diagnostic radiography staff and imaging areas

Desirable

  • Experience of appraising staff.
  • Experience of delivering a training program or managing change

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 core and multidisciplinary team.
  • Good judgement skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

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

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • State registration.
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography
  • Significant recent post graduate experience in MRI and CT. MRI expertise particularly.

Desirable

  • Post graduate leadership, MRI, or CT qualification.
  • Cannulation certificate or completed workbook.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of good organisation and communication.
  • Evidence of leadership and team building
  • Experience in management of diagnostic radiography staff and imaging areas

Desirable

  • Experience of appraising staff.
  • Experience of delivering a training program or managing change

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 core and multidisciplinary team.
  • Good judgement skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

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

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 Cavendish Square

Cavendish Square

W1G 0PL


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 Cavendish Square

Cavendish Square

W1G 0PL


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:

Radiology Operational Lead

James Brymer

james.brymer@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SB719

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Cavendish Square

Cavendish Square

W1G 0PL


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