Senior Diagnostic RadiographerNHS

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 and high quality oncology imaging , Mammography including large field and interventional procedures, Ultrasound as well as general X-Ray , IR , fluoroscopy and theatres.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 CT/ Xray HCPC registered , trained radiographers for a .8wte WTE fixed term band 7 radiographer post on the Sutton a site . Applicants will preferably have significant post graduate experience and CT/ x-ray specific experience. The post holder will work as a senior radiographer in x-ray and CT , liaising with radiologists and clinicians in charge of a patient.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will have a minimum of 4 years post registration experience, a BSc in Radiography or equivalent, be HCPC state
• The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an efficient and effective Diagnostic Imaging Service. She 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 X-ray and CT department.
• The post holder will uphold the highest standards in x-ray, and will work with the Superintendent Radiographer to facilitate the training of radiographers on rotation through x-ray and CT department. Alongside assisting with interventional, fluoroscopy and dental procedures e.g. OPG and fluoroscopy .The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the modality Superintendent Radiographer when necessary.
• The post holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the Trust within the Multi-Disciplinary Team. These will include senior Medical and Nursing staff as well as Clinical Services' Divisional staff. The key working relationships will be with the Superintendent Radiographers, Consultant Imaging staff, Consultant Medical and Surgical staff . The post holder will also work with non-hospital staff involved in the provision of equipment, materials and services for diagnostic imaging.

Job description

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 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. To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast. To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination or interventional procedure. In particular to be sensitive to their fears/anxiety regarding an interventional procedure such as a biopsy and help the patient to overcome these so that the procedure may be performed. To provide patients and relatives with empathy and emotional support. To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised in particular ensuring sterile technique during interventional procedures and pay attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linen where contamination from bodily fluids has occurred. To operate image data archives and to record, store, retrieve and transmit image data with particular reference to digital data generated by CT and general X-ray. To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imaging modalities within the department. To ensure the validity of general X-ray imaging and CT requests. To accurately position and manoeuvre patients. To be familiar with the appropriate use of manual handling aids, hoists, slide sheets and pat slides to comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy. To be able to work unsupervised within clinical/legal guidelines. To liaise with the Radiologist/Clinician where imaging reveals pathology where urgent medical attention is required.

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.