Senior Diagnostic Radiographer, Mammography and CT

NHS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in the UK seeks a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer specializing in Mammography and CT to join their team at the Cavendish Square site in London. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate certificate in mammography and a commitment to professional development. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of imaging, performing examinations, and participating in multi-disciplinary teamwork. This position offers competitive support for career development and excellent working conditions.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Career pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have post graduate experience in mammography.
• CT experience would be desirable.
• Good analytical and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging examinations as an operator under regulations.
• Ensure protocols and standards are maintained.
• Administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector.

Skills

Good organisation and communication

Leadership and team building

Ability to express themselves clearly in English

Ability to write clearly and concisely in English

Ability to use word processing software and IT system

Evidence of working within a team

Education

DCR/BSc in Radiography

State registration

Cannulation certificate or completed workbook

Job description

Senior Diagnostic Radiographer, Mammography and CT

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe's largest Oncology centres and was the world's first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education. This post is based at our Cavendish Square site where we see both private care and NHS patients. There are also sites in Chelsea and Sutton.

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic radiographers for a senior diagnostic radiographer post (mammography and CT) for our Cavendish Square site in central London. The successful candidate will rotate between mammography and CT. The successful candidate will hold a postgraduate certificate in mammography. CT training can be provided where required.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the diagnostic imaging services. They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach.The post holder will work as part of the senior radiographer team liaising with Radiologists and clinicians in charge of a patient. They will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with clinical nurse specialists, staff at other radiology sites and other departmental staff. They will also liaise with internal and external agencies.It is essential that the post holder has post graduate experience in mammography. CT experience would be desirable. This post requires good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills. The key working relationships will be with other radiographers, superintendent radiographers on all radiology sites, radiology clerical and admin staff, clinical scientists, consultant radiologists and clinical referrers.

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

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

To ensure protocols and standards are maintained and improved to produce best diagnostic information and patient care. To perform imaging examinations as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017. To follow the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) guidelines, local rules and the departmental standard operating procedures. To comply with accurate patient identification procedures. To ensure referrals are justified correctly and booked in a timely manner. To give advice where appropriate on the validity of requested examinations. To be aware of radiation safety when undertaking CT examinations and ensure the safety and protection of patients, staff and carers are adhered to. To perform standard equipment quality assurance (QA), record results accurately and alert the Superintendent radiographer/medical physics as required. To assess specific communication needs of individual patients and to ascertain from the patient, patients guardian or the referrer, patients suitability and consent for receipt of intravenous contrast media. To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of the relevant checklists impossible and to implement alternative methods to ensure that patient safety is maintained. To administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector. To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/extravasations post intravenous contrast injection To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast

Person Specification

Education/QualificationsEducation/Qualifications

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography
• Cannulation certificate or completed workbook

Experience

• Evidence of good organisation and communication
• Evidence of leadership and team building
• Experience in supervision of diagnostic radiographer staff in modalities

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 system
• Evidence of working within a team

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.