Diagnostic Radiographer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging professional to join a multi-disciplinary team, providing imaging services across X-ray, CT and mammography in an oncological setting. The role requires compassionate interaction with distressed patients and a flexible approach to on-call shifts.

You will collaborate with clinicians and ward staff to ensure timely imaging and high-quality service within existing resources, contributing to teaching, research and development in

Responsibilities

• Rotate between X-ray, CT and mammography as required.
• Liaise with clinicians, ward and departmental staff to deliver efficient imaging services.
• Ensure timely, courteous imaging provision within available resources.

Job description

The Royal Marsden is the UK's leading comprehensive cancer centre and is recognised worldwide for the quality of its services, research and development of new treatments. The diagnostic service exists to provide support to the clinicians in charge of the medical care and treatment of patients within the Trust. It aims to do this speedily and where necessary to provide interpretation and advice on results.

The diagnostic Imaging department forms part of the clinical services division and supports the teaching functions of the Trust and its commitments to the research and development of new treatment modalities.

The Imaging department also works within a high-quality management system and has maintained alignment with Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) since February 2018.

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: Juliette Akers Job title: Operational Lead in Radiology Email address: [e-mail]