Radiographer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment provider is seeking a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer for their Sutton site. The role involves carrying out radiotherapy processes at a highly complex work base and liaising with medical staff. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of radiotherapy processes and a collaborative approach to patient care. This position offers a stimulating working environment with various staff benefits and opportunities for career development, aiming for excellence in cancer treatment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of radiotherapy processes and equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiotherapy processes at specialist work bases.
• Liaise with medical and support staff within the department.

Job description

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer - Sutton site

Would you like the opportunity to work in the largest cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education?

In addition to 4 Elekta linear accelerators, the Sutton department has an Elekta MR linear accelerator, Cyberknife unit, Gulmay superficial unit and two Radixact units; we are currently installing an Elekta Evo. The department has a Siemens Confidence CT scanner and utilises multi‑modality imaging for planning. The Royal Marsden Hospital is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. We have an international reputation for high quality patient care, research and education, and want you to be part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out radiotherapy processes at a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base – which may be a treatment unit, a brachytherapy unit, a CT scanner, a VS area or a treatment preparation area as prescribed – carefully and accurately, and participating as appropriate with clinical research activity in the department.
• Liaising with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. Key working relationships will be with the Senior radiographers.

About the Trust

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.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:
Emma Garrad
Operational Lead Radiographer
Email: [e-mail]