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 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 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 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 will have 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. State registration
2. DCR/BSc in Radiography
3. Cannulation certificate or completed workbook
4. Post graduate experience in CT
5. Post graduate experience in Interventional Radiology
Desirable criteria
6. Significant experience in interventional oncology procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Evidence of good organisation and communication
8. Evidence of leadership and team building
Desirable criteria
9. Experience in supervision of diagnostic staff in IR and CT
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Ability to express themselves clearly in English
11. Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
12. Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
13. Evidence of working within a team
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
14. Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative
15. Evidence of CPD in IR/CT
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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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.