Diagnostic Radiographer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced radiography professional to provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service. The role requires adherence to RCR/IR(ME)R guidelines, appropriate patient preparation, consent for imaging and contrast administration, and accurate data handling within the radiology department.

You will support cross-sectional imaging, manage contrast administration, data recording, and liaise with Radiologists on urgent findings, while following

Qualifications

• State registration required for radiographers.
• DCR/BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• Able to communicate clearly in English.
• Able to write clearly and concisely in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service.
• Comply with patient identification procedures.
• Follow RCR and IR(ME)R guidelines for imaging and radiation safety.
• Consult with patients and clinicians on preparation for imaging and obtain consent.
• Administer intravenous contrast where required.
• Advise on aftercare and manage adverse events post contrast.
• Record patient allergy status and manage data for imaging.
• Operate image data archives and manage digital data securely.
• Calculate scan delay times and injector volumes for CT/MRI imaging.
• Position and manoeuvre patients safely and effectively.
• Adhere to Manual Handling policies and use equipment as required.
• Work unsupervised within clinical/legal guidelines.
• Liaise with Radiologist/Clinician on urgent findings.

Skills

State registration

English communication

Teamwork

Education

DCR/BSc in Radiography

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography

Desirable criteria

• Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

Experience

Desirable criteria

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

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken English
• Able to write clearly, accurately and concisely in English)
• Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
• Evidence of working within a team

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

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

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

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Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.