MRI senior diagnostic radiographer

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 including whole body 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  MRI trained radiographers for a  fixed term part-time  , band 7  core MRI diagnostic radiographer post on the Chelsea  site . Applicants will preferably have significant  post graduate experience and  MRI specific experience. Post graduate MRI  academic qualifications are desirable. The successful candidate should be an innovative, highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills ,who is keen to contribute positively  to the expanding cross sectional 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 to  8 pm Monday to Friday and weekends  8am- 5.15  pm.

The post holder will work as part of the MRI and cross sectional  team liaising with Radiologists and Clinicians in charge of a patient. She/he will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with clinical nurse specialists, ward staff and other departmental staff.  She/he will also liaise with internal and external agencies.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

• To perform clinical MRI scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
• To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in MRI techniques, so that protocols may be modified in an appropriate manner in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition and problems in image quality are recognized and acted upon.
• To be aware of COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure their guidelines are followed.
• To be fully aware of the potential hazards of working in an area of strong magnetic field and to be familiar with the safety guidelines issued by the Medical Devices Agency 2002.

• 1. Clinical – MRI
• To be fully aware of the potential bio-effects of MRI and to ensure that the scanner is operated within safe limits at all times. To act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of patients.