Senior Diagnostic Radiographer, Mammography and CT | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust located in Westminster is seeking a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer specializing in Mammography and CT. The successful candidate will perform various imaging examinations while ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations. A postgraduate certificate in mammography is essential, with CT training available. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, along with a commitment to professional growth. This position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality diagnostic imaging services.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in mammography required.
• Desired experience in CT imaging.
• Strong commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging examinations under regulations.
• Follow RCR guidelines and departmental procedures.
• Ensure patient identification and referral justification.
• Advise on examination validity and aftercare.
• Maintain radiation safety during CT examinations.
• Perform equipment quality assurance and record results.
• Administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Postgraduate certificate in mammography

Job description

Senior Diagnostic Radiographer – Mammography & CT

We are inviting applications for a senior diagnostic radiographer to work at the Cavendish Square site, central London. The successful candidate will rotate between mammography and CT and will hold a postgraduate certificate in mammography. CT training can be provided where required.

Key responsibilities

• Perform imaging examinations as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
• Follow the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) guidelines, local rules and departmental standard operating procedures.
• Ensure accurate patient identification procedures and that referrals are justified correctly and booked in a timely manner.
• Give advice where appropriate on the validity of requested examinations and on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/extravasations post intravenous contrast injection.
• Maintain radiation safety when undertaking CT examinations and ensure the safety and protection of patients, staff and carers are adhered to.
• Perform standard equipment quality assurance (QA), record results accurately and alert the Superintendent radiographer/medical physics specific communication needs of individual patients and ascertain from the patient, patient’s guardian or the referrer patient’s suitability and consent for receipt of intravenous contrast media.
• Administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector.
• Record/retrieve data on patient’s allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast.
• Ensure protocols and standards are maintained and improved to produce best diagnostic information and patient care.

Qualifications & experience

• Postgraduate experience in mammography.
• Desired experience in CT.
• Good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills.
• Commitment to professional development and keen interest in the future of diagnostic imaging services.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.