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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
282-SB458
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Town
Sutton
Salary
£51,883 - £58,544 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Diagnostic Mammographer

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,  Sutton and Cavendish Square London. 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.

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic mammography trained radiographers for a band 7 core mammographer 12 months fixed term post  post at the Sutton  site. Applicants will have significant post graduate experience and post graduate certificate in mammography
The successful candidate should be an innovative, highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills, who is keen to contribute positively to the expanding breast service

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have  post registration experience, a BSc in Radiography or equivalent, be HCPC state registered and hold the Post Graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an efficient and effective Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service.  You will liaise with the clinicians in charge of a patient, with ward and other departmental staff within the multi-disciplinary team.  The post holder will be required to work in the Rapid Diagnostic Assessment Centre (RDAC) on the Sutton site.

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

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 provide a high-quality diagnostic imaging service.
  • To comply with accurate patient identification procedures.
  • To perform imaging examinations within The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiation protection guidelines.
  • To perform and maintain high Mammography imaging standards and image review.
  • To give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialised imaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imaging examinations/intravenous contrast administration.
  • To have a good knowledge of and be able to apply responsibly departmental wound management techniques for post interventional procedures and to give advice on aftercare.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • State registration
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography
  • Post graduate experience in Mammography
  • Post Graduate certificate in Mammography
Desirable criteria
  • Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

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 Mammography

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, enthusiasm and initiative
  • Evidence of CPD in Mammography

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
Louise D'Costa
Job title
Breast Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Support Team
Telephone
01629 690825
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