IR/X-Ray Superintendent Radiographer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oncology center in Greater London is seeking a Superintendent Radiographer to oversee IR and general radiography examinations. The role includes managing staff, performing procedures, and ensuring high standards of care across two sites. Candidates should have a relevant Radiography qualification, significant experience in IR and X-Ray, and a commitment to professional development. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and focuses on delivering exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• State registration DCR/BSc in Radiography.
• Significant recent postgraduate experience in IR, X-Ray and CT.
• Evidence of oncological IR and CT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide the clinical lead for all IR and general radiography examinations.
• Perform clinical IR and radiography examinations to agreed department standards.
• Prioritize examinations based on clinical urgency.
• Coordinate with clinical units regarding research protocols for Imaging.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

DCR/BSc in Radiography

Cannulation certificate

Postgraduate Education in IR or cross-sectional Imaging

Job description

"The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe's largest Oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The Diagnostic Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust and includes CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound as well as a general and IR service in Chelsea.

The imaging department works within a robust quality management system aligned to QSI standards and has been awarded QSI quality mark in 2025.

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals to cover a 0.6WTE band 8A IR/ X-ray Superintendent Radiographer across our Chelsea and Sutton sites - supporting and managing the Sutton general X-ray and development of the new IR service in Sutton plus supporting the service and cover in IR/ X-ray Chelsea along side the Chelsea IR/ x-ray Superintendent . The person will be working across the 2 sites where required .

The applicant must have significant post graduation oncological IR, x-ray and cross sectional and x-ray experience .The post holder will be responsible for the operational management and training of the radiology staff within the IR and Xray service in Sutton, but working closely with the together with the Chelsea x-ray / IR lead, which includes a shared IR on call service with Chelsea and Westminster Trust and the Royal Brompton Foundation Trust .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of staff and will support and lead in the delivery of the General Radiology and IR service across both sites . He/she will interact with Diagnostic Imaging department Superintendents to ensure delivery of appropriate and reactive Diagnostic Imaging Services as a whole. The post holder will assist with organisation of all staff rotation and will have an awareness of budgetary requirements. In addition the post holder should have current experience of cross-sectional imaging to provide cover for other Superintendent Radiographers.

This post is hands on as well as administrative and will demand patient contact as well as supervisory skills. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated, and those with physical and mental disabilities.

The candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession. They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

To provide the clinical lead for all IR and general radiography examinations on site.

To perform clinical IR and radiography examinations to the agreed department standard as appropriate.

To be responsible for prioritising examinations based on clinical urgency.

To solve problems which are beyond the capabilities or expertise of the senior radiographers within the department

To co-ordinate with clinical units regarding research protocols to provide agreed protocols for Imaging.

For further information please refer to the job description & personal specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• State registration DCR/BSc in Radiography
• Cannulation certificate or completed workbook
• Significant recent post graduate experience in IR, X-Ray and CT
• Evidence of oncological IR and CT experience
• Further post graduate Education either in IR or cross sectional Imaging

Experience

• Evidence of good organisation and communication
• Evidence of leadership and team building
• Experience of delivering a training program or managing change
• Experience in management of diagnostic radiography staff in IR and X-Ray
• Experience of appraising staff

Skills Abilities/Knowledge

• Ability to express themselves clearly in English
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
• Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
• Evidence of working within a team

Other Requirements

• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
• Evidence of CPD in IR/CT
• Confident, diplomatic, flexible, ability to work effectively in stressful circumstances.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.