Diagnostic Radiographer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton No. 103; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton, Surrey, invites applications for a 12-month fixed-term Band 6 Diagnostic Rotational Radiographer. The post will rotate between X-ray and CT departments and requires flexible working across opening hours.

The successful candidate will ideally have 2 years post-graduate radiography experience and be able to contribute to a high-quality diagnostic imaging service in an oncological environment, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• 2 years post-graduate radiography experience preferred.
• Postgraduate radiology qualifications desirable.
• Flexibility to rotate between X-ray, CT and mammography as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic imaging service.
• Comply with patient identification procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform imaging examinations across X-ray and CT and manage contrast administration where appropriate.
• Liaise with radiologists and clinicians to ensure timely imaging and reporting.

Skills

X-ray imaging

CT imaging

Interventional procedures

Education

Postgraduate radiology qualifications

Job description

Diagnostic Radiographer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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 .

Our partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research and other key organisations means we offer access to the newest clinical trials and clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents, all imaging modalities are fundamental to this process and forefront techniques and protocols are constantly being evolved within Radiology.

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 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.

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.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description 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.
• To accurately calculate scan delay times and pump injector volume/speed for cross-sectional imaging.
• To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imaging modalities within the department.
• To ensure validity of general x-ray imaging requests.
• To accurately position and manoeuvre patients.
• To be familiar with the appropriate use of manual handling aids, hoists, slide sheets and pat slides to comply with the Trust’s Manual Handling Policy
• To be able to work unsupervised within clinical/ legal guidelines.
• Liaise with Radiologist/Clinician where imaging reveals pathology where urgent medical attention is required.
• To ensure security in the work environment.
• To perform standard equipment Quality Assurance (QA), record results and alert the Superintendent III radiographer/medical physics as required.
• To ensure that all drugs required for use within the radiology department are checked for stock and expiry date.

This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026