IR / CT Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

Job description

Job summary

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 Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust and includes CT with dual energy, MRI 1.5T and 3T, Mammography including large field and interventional procedures, Ultrasound, general X-Ray, IR and fluoroscopy. The IR department conducts specific oncological interventional procedures such as Embolisation and ablations using a variety of ablative equipmentOur 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 trained radiographers for a WTE band 7 IR/CT radiographer post on the Chelsea site. Applicants will preferably have significant post graduate experience in CT and Interventional Radiology. Post graduate academic qualifications are desirable. The successful candidate should be an innovative and proficient in the use of specialist equipment. Also, a radiographer who is highly motivated with good communication skills, and keen to contribute positively to the IR, X-ray and CT service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a senior radiographer in IR and CT liaising with Radiologists and Clinicians in charge of a patient. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with Radiologists and clinicians in charge of a patient. The postholder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team working alongside the radiology interventional nurses, clinical nurse specialists, ward staff and other departmental staff. They will also liaise with internal and external agencies.The post holder will be required to rotate between CT and IR and will have responsibility for the timely, efficient and courteous provision of imaging services within the available resources.The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach. o The CT department operates between 8.00am and 8.00pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am -5pm. o The IR department operates between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Participation in the non-residential on-call provision is required. This post requires good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills. It is essential that the post holder has significant post graduate experience in IR, CT and X-Ray.

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 description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

Deputise for the X-ray/ IR and CT Superintendents when required. Ensure the timely, efficient and courteous provision of IR, X-Ray and CT services, on multiple pieces of equipment within the available resources. Support the Superintendents in the operational management of the Imaging department. Work closely with the IR Consultant radiologists to provide timely and reactive service Work with Trust physicists to ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and meets QA and H&S requirement. Promote awareness and compliance with policy and or guidelines for requests of IR, X-Ray and CT. Ensure that the department implements an agreed programme for quality assurance and ultimately an external QA accreditation standard as applicable. Be proficient in the use of all IR, X-Ray and CT equipment and in all specialist techniques. Monitor and report equipment faults and to determine the severity of a problem and its probable impact on the workload. To make a balanced judgment on when to call in a service engineer, taking into account the effect on the normal running of the service.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

Deputise for the X-ray/ IR and CT Superintendents when required. Ensure the timely, efficient and courteous provision of IR, X-Ray and CT services, on multiple pieces of equipment within the available resources. Support the Superintendents in the operational management of the Imaging department. Work closely with the IR Consultant radiologists to provide timely and reactive service Work with Trust physicists to ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and meets QA and H&S requirement. Promote awareness and compliance with policy and or guidelines for requests of IR, X-Ray and CT. Ensure that the department implements an agreed programme for quality assurance and ultimately an external QA accreditation standard as applicable. Be proficient in the use of all IR, X-Ray and CT equipment and in all specialist techniques. Monitor and report equipment faults and to determine the severity of a problem and its probable impact on the workload. To make a balanced judgment on when to call in a service engineer, taking into account the effect on the normal running of the service.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography
• Cannulation certificate or completed workbook
• Post graduate experience in CT
• Post graduate experience in Interventional Radiology

Desirable

• Significant experience in interventional oncology procedures

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of good organisation and communication
• Evidence of leadership and team building

Desirable

• Experience in supervision of diagnostic staff in IR and CT

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• 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

• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
• Evidence of CPD in IR/CT
• Innovative, challenging
• Confident, diplomatic, flexible
• Satisfactory health record

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications

Essential

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography
• Cannulation certificate or completed workbook
• Post graduate experience in CT
• Post graduate experience in Interventional Radiology

Desirable

• Significant experience in interventional oncology procedures

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of good organisation and communication
• Evidence of leadership and team building

Desirable

• Experience in supervision of diagnostic staff in IR and CT

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• 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

• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
• Evidence of CPD in IR/CT
• Innovative, challenging
• Confident, diplomatic, flexible
• Satisfactory health record

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

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