Band 6 Therapy Radiographers- Sutton site. Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for band 5 radiographers who want to further consolidate their knowledge and gain extensive treatment experience. The ideal candidates will enjoy working as a part of a dynamic team delivering technically advanced treatments and excellent patient care.
The London borough of Sutton has exceptional transport links into London and is situated on the edge of the beautiful North Downs. There is on-site childcare available, as well as a shuttle bus service.
These roles will provide the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of radiotherapy development, in a pioneering and technically advanced department, working with compassionate and dedicated radiographers who are committed to delivering high quality patient care in everything they do. The successful candidates will be given the training and support to be confident delivering advanced radiotherapy techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, VIBH and IGRT.
• The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out radiotherapy processes as prescribed, carefully and accurately and assisting in the operational management of a specialist highly complex radiotherapy work base, which may be a treatment unit, a brachytherapy unit, a CT scanner, VS area or a treatment preparation area, and supervising the immediate radiographic team in the absence of a team leader.
• The post-holder will liaise with medical, physics, nursing, clerical and support staff within the department and throughout the institution. The key working relationships will be with the Senior I radiographers.
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 on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :
• Responsible for the accurate preparation, planning and delivery of treatment by self and by members of the immediate team in the absence of the Senior I radiographer.
• Meet the regulatory responsibilities defined for an operator as delegated by the Trust under the IR(ME)R regulations. With appropriate experience may be defined also as a practitioner for concomitant exposures as before.
• Promote, maintain and develop the technical abilities of self and junior staff, ensuring all practice meets the highest legal, ethical and professional standards.
• Participate in the clinical education and assessment, both formal and informal of a diverse mix of student radiographers at the work base, and assist in their day to day supervision.
• In the absence of the work base leader, to take responsibility for the organisation of the radiotherapy work base and staff.
• Be compliant with statutory and Trust requirements for record keeping within the department.
• Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your team work is safe, clean and tidy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Apr 2025
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