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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-SB1127
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Town
Cavendish Square
Salary
£56,276 - £63,176 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Diagnostic Radiographer, Mammography and CT

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe’s largest Oncology centres and was the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education.  This post is based at our Cavendish Square site where we see both private care and NHS patients.  There are also sites in Chelsea and Sutton.

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic radiographers for a senior diagnostic radiographer post (mammography and CT) for our Cavendish Square site in central London.  The successful candidate will rotate between mammography and CT.  The successful candidate will hold a postgraduate certificate in mammography.  CT training can be provided where required.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the diagnostic imaging services. They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging.  In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach.
The post holder will work as part of the senior radiographer team liaising with Radiologists and clinicians in charge of a patient. They will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with clinical nurse specialists, staff at other radiology sites and other departmental staff.  They will also liaise with internal and external agencies.
It is essential that the post holder has post graduate experience in mammography.  CT experience would be desirable.  This post requires good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills.  The key working relationships will be with other radiographers, superintendent radiographers on all radiology sites, radiology clerical and admin staff, clinical scientists, consultant radiologists and clinical referrers.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

•    To ensure protocols and standards are maintained and improved to produce best diagnostic information and patient care.
•    To perform imaging examinations as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
•    To follow the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) guidelines, local rules and the departmental standard operating procedures.
•    To comply with accurate patient identification procedures.
•    To ensure referrals are justified correctly and booked in a timely manner. 
•    To give advice where appropriate on the validity of requested examinations.  
•    To be aware of radiation safety when undertaking CT examinations and ensure the safety and protection of patients, staff and carers are adhered to. 
•    To perform standard equipment quality assurance (QA), record results accurately and alert the Superintendent radiographer/medical physics as required.
•    To assess specific communication needs of individual patients and to ascertain from the patient, patient’s guardian or the referrer, patient’s suitability and consent for receipt of intravenous contrast media.
•    To anticipate where communication difficulties might make completion of the relevant checklists impossible and to implement alternative methods to ensure that patient safety is maintained.
•    To administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector.  
•    To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/extravasations post intravenous contrast injection
•    To accurately record/retrieve data on patient’s allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast

Person specification

Education/QualificationsEducation/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • State registration
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography
  • Postgraduate certificate mammography
Desirable criteria
  • Cannulation certificate or completed workbook
  • Postgraduate experience in mammography

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good organisation and communication
  • Evidence of leadership and team building
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in supervision of diagnostic radiographer staff in modalities

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to express themselves clearly in English
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
  • Ability to use word processing software and IT system
  • Evidence of working within a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Brymer
Job title
Radiology Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]

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Address
Recruitment Support Team
Telephone
01629 690825
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