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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-SB1676
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Marsden Cavendish Square
Town
Cavendish Square
Salary
£47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

MRI/CT Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe’s largest Oncology centres with sites in Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square.

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic radiographers for a diagnostic MRI/CT radiographer post for our Cavendish Square site in Central London. The successful candidate would ideally have some postgraduate experience in cross-sectional imaging, however, training can be provided if required.  

Desirable skills:

•    Some core skills would be desirable in cross-sectional imaging; however training will be provided where required. 
•    Previous cannulation experience would be desirable; however training will be provided where required. 

The successful candidate should be a highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills, who is keen to contribute positively to the imaging service at Cavendish Square.
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.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach as the department will operate between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday (and Saturday 9am to 5pm when operational).   
  • The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an efficient and effective diagnostic imaging service.  The post holder will liaise with the clinicians caring for a patient, other departments and other departmental staff within the multi-disciplinary team.   The post holder will be required to rotate between MRI and CT (and perform a very occasional x-ray where required).
  • While working within an oncological environment the post holder will be required to interact directly with terminally ill patients as well as being exposed at times to distressing and emotional situations. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated, and those with physical and mental disabilities. The post holder will have responsibility for the timely, efficient and courteous provision of imaging services within the available resources.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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, patient’s guardian or the referrer, patient’s suitability and consent for receipt of intravenous contrast media.
•    To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of the CT checklist 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/Qualifications

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

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to express themselves clearly in English
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
  • Ability to use word processing software and IT systems (eg: Radiology systems, Microsoft Word and Outlook)
  • Evidence of working within a team
  • Ability to demonstrate self-motivation.

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Minimum of two years post-graduate experience
  • Evidence of care of patients in an oncology setting
  • Experience of cross-sectional imaging

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Innovative, challenging
  • Confident, diplomatic, flexible
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Brymer
Job title
Radiology Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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