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Job summary

Main area
Radiography
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-SB1245249-B
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Marsden Sutton
Town
Sutton
Salary
£49,178 - £55,492 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior CT/MRI Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe’s largest Oncology centre and was the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education, with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The Diagnostic Cross sectional Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust ,  including whole body and high quality oncology imaging , Mammography including large field and interventional procedures, Ultrasound as well as general X-Ray , IR , fluoroscopy and theatres.

Our partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research and other key organisations means we offer access to the newest clinical trials and clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents, all imaging modalities are fundamental to this process and forefront techniques and protocols are constantly being evolved within Radiology. 
We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic  CT trained radiographers for a  band 7 CT diagnostic radiographer post on the Sutton   site. Applicants will preferably have significant  post graduate experience and cross sectional  specific experience. Post graduate  or CT   academic qualifications are desirable. The successful candidate should be an innovative, highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills ,who is keen to contribute positively  to the expanding cross sectional service . 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach as the department will operate within a 6-day working, as the CT rota dictates

The post holder will work as part of the CT and cross-sectional team liaising with Radiologists and Clinicians in charge of a patient. She/he will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with clinical nurse specialists, advanced nurse practitioners, ward staff and other departmental staff.  She/he will also liaise with internal and external agencies.

It is essential that the post holder will have significant post graduate experience in CT. This post requires good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills.   The key working relationships will be with other radiographers, CT  superintendents on both Chelsea & Sutton sites, radiology clerical and admin staff, clinical scientists, consultant radiologists and clinical referrers.

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 and IR checklist impossible and to implement alternative methods to ensure that patient safety is maintained.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • State registration
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography
  • Cannulation certificate or completed workbook
  • Significant recent post graduate experience in IR and CT
Desirable criteria
  • Post Graduate certificate in MRI or CT

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good organisation and communication
  • Evidence of leadership and team building
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in supervision of diagnostic radiographer staff in MRI and CT

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
  • Evidence of working within a team

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of personal development and initiative.
  • Evidence of CPD in CT and CT/ IR

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
Jonathan Frazer-McRobert
Job title
Operational lead Sutton
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Support Team
Telephone
01629 690825
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