Senior Diagnostic Cross Sectional 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 Cross sectional Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust ,  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  cross sectional   trained radiographers for a    band 7 diagnostic radiographer post on the Chelsea   site. Applicants will preferably have significant  post graduate experience and post and cross sectional  specific experience. Post graduate  CT  /  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 8-5.15pm  , depending on the modality rota  The post holder will work as part of 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.  They will also liaise with internal and external agencies. It is essential that the post holder will have significant post graduate experience in MRI and CT .  This post requires good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills.   The key working relationships will be with other MRI & CT radiographers, cross sectional  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 on this role, please see the attached detailed 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. •    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. •    To ensure that adequate protection is given to self, patients and other staff as laid out in the Local Rules for protection of persons in MRI and the Ionising Radiation Regulations.  •    To be familiar with and implement safety procedures (quench, fire, cardiac arrest) which are specific to the MR environment. •    To ensure that all persons entering the scanner examination room have completed an MRI safety checklist and have removed all personal belongings, which might either be hazardous in the area of strong magnetic field or might be damaged by it. •    To ensure that, once removed, patients’ valuables are safely locked away. •    To be physically able to move moderately heavy items of equipment (e.g. surface coils) throughout the working day.