IR/CT Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe's largest Oncology centres 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 equipment. 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 trained radiographers for a 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 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach as the department will operate between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am - 5pm.

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

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

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 Day care 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 ongoing achievements.

Job responsibilities

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. The CT department operates between 8.00am and 8.00pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 9am -5pm. 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.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed 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 requirements. 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. Liaise with equipment suppliers regarding attendance of an engineer at a suitable time in the event of minor faults or immediately in the event of total equipment failure. Re-arrange the work list in the event of equipment failure, being responsive to the inconvenience caused to patients by short notice cancellation of appointments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Evidence of good organisation and communication
• Evidence of leadership and team building
• Experience in supervision of diagnostic staff in IR and CT

Skills

• 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

• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative
• Evidence of CPD in IR/CT

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.