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Essential
44 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Highly developed specialist knowledge of diagnostic radiography and the relevant specialist field, underpinned by theory, postgraduate study at Master’s level or equivalent advanced specialist expertise and significant experience.
- Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance relevant to diagnostic imaging services.
- Knowledge
Expert understanding of quality, governance, clinical audit and compliance requirements, including QSI.
- Knowledge
Advanced understanding of teaching, learning, assessment, feedback and workforce development.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of current and emerging imaging technology and its implications for clinical practice, education, quality and service development.
- Experiencec
Substantial senior experience in diagnostic radiography within a specialist area.
- Experiencec
Demonstrable experience of leading service development, change and improvement across a service or multiple sites.
- Experiencec
Experience of teaching, supervision, training and assessment across a range of learners and staff groups.
- Experiencec
Experience of using different teaching and learning methods and adapting approaches to complex and diverse needs.
- Experiencec
Experience of delivering formal presentations, specialist teaching and professional education.
- Experiencec
Experience of applying evidence, audit, research or service evaluation to improve clinical practice, education or service delivery.
- Other Requirements
Demonstrates a professional, collaborative and credible approach to specialist leadership.
- Other Requirements
Able to work across professional and organisational boundaries and influence service development.
- Other Requirements
Able to negotiate and provide constructive challenge where appropriate.
- Other Requirements
Demonstrates a commitment to compassionate, inclusive and evidence-based practice.
- Other Requirements
Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, research, quality improvement and innovation.
- Other Requirements
Able to meet the travel requirements of the role and work across Royal Marsden sites, including Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square.
- IT and digital skills
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of digital systems and software relevant to the role.
- IT and digital skills
Able to produce and present accurate reports, policies, educational materials and other written documentation for a range of audiences.
- Leadership and management skills
Able to interpret national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance and translate these into local policy, procedures and service-development plans.
- Leadership and management skills
Able to provide specialist advice and constructive challenge on complex clinical, professional, educational and service issues.
- Leadership and management skills
Evidence of leading service development, change and improvement beyond the immediate team.
- Leadership and management skills
Able to influence senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders and lead implementation across teams/sites.
- Leadership and management skills
Evidence of leadership, team building, staff appraisal and effective management of complex people issues.
- Leadership and management skills
Able to make autonomous, evidence-informed decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.
- Communication and relationship skills
Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
- Communication and relationship skills
Able to deliver formal lectures, presentations and specialist education to large and varied groups.
- Communication and relationship skills
Able to provide authoritative specialist advice and influence stakeholders through negotiation, persuasion and constructive challenge.
- Communication and relationship skills
Able to build effective relationships across professional, organisational and external boundaries.
- Education and workforce development skills
Able to develop, implement and evaluate education and workforce development strategies and programmes.
- Education and workforce development skills
Able to support advanced, enhanced and consultant practice, competency development, CPD and career pathways.
- Education and workforce development skills
Able to undertake training needs analysis and translate findings into service level education plans.
- Education and workforce development skills
Able to use evidence and evaluation to improve education, clinical supervision and workforce capability.
- Education and workforce development skills
Able to provide expert advice on professional standards, scope of practice and competency frameworks.
- Quality improvement, audit and governance skills
Evidence of ongoing postgraduate professional development at advanced/specialist level.
- Quality improvement, audit and governance skills
Experience of leading clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and service evaluation.
- Quality improvement, audit and governance skills
Able to critically appraise evidence and use audit/research findings to make recommendations and implement change.
- Quality improvement, audit and governance skills
Evidence of introducing and evaluating new ways of working, technology, education or service pathways.
- Quality improvement, audit and governance skills
Able to lead sustainable improvement and demonstrate impact on quality, safety, patient care and workforce capability.
- Education, qualifications and professional registration
HCPC registration as a radiographer.
- Education, qualifications and professional registration
DCR/BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
- Education, qualifications and professional registration
Significant recent postgraduate experience in x-ray/general radiography.
- Education, qualifications and professional registration
Relevant postgraduate qualification at Master’s level, or equivalent advanced specialist expertise demonstrated through substantial specialist practice, professional development and application of theory at an equivalent level.
- Education, qualifications and professional registration
Evidence of sustained specialist CPD relevant to the post.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experiencec
Experience of managing diagnostic radiography staff.
- Experiencec
Experience of working as a Practice Educator and/or leading education and workforce development.
- Experiencec
Experience of providing senior specialist advice and professional leadership across teams or sites.
- Education, qualifications and professional registration
Training in facilitated learning.
- Education, qualifications and professional registration
Teaching qualification and/or accreditation as a Society of Radiographers Practice Educator.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Superintendent Radiographer (Diagnostic) to join the Imaging leadership team at The Royal Marsden.
This senior role combines leadership of x-ray services across Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square with Trust-wide responsibility for radiology education, workforce development and clinical supervision.
As Lead Diagnostic Radiographer, you will provide clinical and professional leadership for x-ray, fluoroscopy, mobile/theatre and dental imaging services, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and quality. You will lead service improvement and standardisation, working closely with radiologists, radiographers, physicists, educators and multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes acting as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and leading for QSI, CQC and HSE inspections.
As Radiology Education Lead, you will oversee education and workforce development, including training, supervision, CPD, advanced practice and career pathways. You will also work with universities, apprenticeship providers and regional imaging networks to support future workforce needs.
We are seeking an HCPC-registered radiographer with substantial senior diagnostic radiography experience, Master's-level study (or equivalent expertise) and evidence of ongoing CPD. You will be a strong leader committed to quality improvement, innovation and excellent patient care, with flexibility to work across all Royal Marsden sites.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership for all x-ray, fluoroscopy, dental, mobile/theatre imaging services, and any future x-ray modalities across all Trust sites. Act as the lead radiographer for service development, clinical excellence and educational visits, and liaise with referrers to ensure the most appropriate imaging examination is selected for each patient.
Ensure the timely, efficient and patient-centred delivery of x-ray services across multiple sites and imaging systems, making best use of available resources. Support staffing arrangements, including on-call provision, and assist the Radiology Services Manager with the operational management of the Imaging Department.
Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers, relatives and colleagues, providing a professional, welcoming and supportive service. Receive and guide patients attending for investigations and ensure relevant previous imaging is available for comparison to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Support the Radiology Services Manager and imaging leadership team with workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives. Review staffing requirements before vacancies are advertised and contribute to the selection of new team members. Line manage Practice Educators and x-ray staff, support Clinical Supervisors within training programmes, and oversee the supervision, training and development of staff in line with departmental and organisational objectives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
1.5. Education, governance and compliance
- Maintain compliance with the QSI and requirements.
- Monitor compliance - relating to the training matrix.
- Co-ordinate, monitor and ensure compliance with mandatory training.
- Support HCPC registration, audit and CPD compliance.
1.6. Workforce planning/development
- Contribute to workforce planning.
- Design CPD programmes and career pathways.
- Support enhanced, advanced and consultant practice roles.
- Ensure staff have access to educational opportunities.
1.7. Research
- To participate regularly in clinical research and service evaluation within x-ray services, assessing research compliance and capacity for new trials and identifying opportunities for research, innovation and evidence generation that can influence clinical and educational practice.
- To co-ordinate with clinical units (and physics team) regarding research protocols to provide agreed protocols for Imaging.
- To ensure the correct pathway and documentation for trialling new x-ray equipment
- To ensure that research protocols are adhered to and that all the relevant documentation is available on request.
1.8. Training and Education
- Provide strategic, Trust wide leadership for radiography education, workforce development and clinical supervision processes, acting as the principal specialist resource for education and professional development within the imaging service.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of an imaging education and training strategy with the imaging leads team, aligning education, workforce and service development priorities with evidence, professional standards and the future needs of the service.
- Lead implementation of the College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework, and ACCEND.
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.
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This advert is for Superintendent Radiographer X-Ray & Radiology Education Training lead with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £66274.00 to £73496.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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