IR/ X-ray Superintendent Radiographer

THE ROYAL MARSDEN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London is inviting applications for a Superintendent Radiographer to oversee IR and X-ray services across Chelsea and Sutton sites. The role involves clinical leadership, operational management, and ensuring high imaging standards. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in oncological imaging, operational management, and training. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to supporting all staff in their professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate experience in oncological IR, X‑ray and cross‑sectional imaging.
• Experience in operational management and training of radiology staff.
• Experience providing cover for Superintendent Radiographers.
• Awareness of budgetary requirements and staff rotation.
• Strong commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical lead for all IR and radiography examinations.
• Prioritise examinations based on clinical urgency.
• Resolve problems beyond senior radiographers' capabilities.
• Co‑ordinate with clinical units regarding research protocols.
• Support and lead IR and General Radiology services.

Skills

Postgraduate experience in oncological IR

Operational management

Training of radiology staff

High imaging standards

Job description

Position Overview

We are inviting applications for a 0.6 WTE, band 8A IR/X‑ray Superintendent Radiographer covering both our Chelsea and Sutton sites. The role involves supporting and managing the Sutton general X‑ray service, developing the new IR service in Sutton, and providing cover in IR/X‑ray Chelsea alongside the Chelsea IR/X‑ray Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical lead for all IR and general radiography examinations on site.
• Perform clinical IR and radiography examinations to the agreed department standard.
• Prioritise examinations based on clinical urgency.
• Resolve problems beyond the capabilities of senior radiographers within the department.
• Co‑ordinate with clinical units regarding research protocols to provide agreed protocols for imaging.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate experience in oncological IR, X‑ray and cross‑sectional imaging.
• Experience in operational management and training of radiology staff.
• Experience in providing cover for other Superintendent Radiographers across cross‑sectional imaging services.
• Awareness of budgetary requirements and staff rotation organisation.
• Strong commitment to professional development and maintaining high imaging standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Operational management and training of radiology staff within the IR and X‑ray service in Sutton, working closely with the Chelsea X‑ray/IR lead.
• Support and lead delivery of General Radiology and IR services across both sites.
• Interact with Diagnostic Imaging department Superintendents to ensure delivery of appropriate and reactive Diagnostic Imaging services.
• Hands‑on clinical work and administrative duties, including patient contact with unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated patients, and those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Provide clinical leadership and maintain the highest standards of imaging across the service.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under‑represented 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 work to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.

Flu Vaccination Policy

We have an immune‑compromised patient population who must be protected from the flu virus. Therefore, all patient‑facing staff are expected to receive an annual flu vaccination, which is provided free of charge by the Trust.

Application Information

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