Diagnostic Radiographer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a 12 month fixed term band 6 diagnostic rotational radiographer post based at the Sutton site. The successful candidate will rotate through X-ray, CT and mammography and work as part of the Diagnostic Imaging team.

Applicants should have at least 2 years post graduate experience and be prepared to participate in the on-call service. The role requires flexibility, good communication, and a commitment to high-quality imaging

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years post graduate experience.
• Participation on the residential X-ray/CT on-call service is expected.
• Post graduate radiology academic qualifications are desirable.
• Innovative, highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between X-ray, CT and mammography as required.
• Work within an multi-disciplinary team to provide imaging services.
• Liaise with clinicians and ward staff to ensure timely imaging.
• Contribute to on-call service and flexible departmental coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Rotational post

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate radiology qualifications desirable

Tools

X-ray

CT

Mammography

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 .

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 details / informal visits contact: Name: J Akers Job title: Op Lead in Radiology Email address: [e-mail]