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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (End date: 30-Sep-2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-SB1979
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Town
Chelsea
Salary
£47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

This post is based at our Chelsea site. 

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic radiographers for a fixed term 12 months  band 6 radiographer to rotate in General  Xray  and CT in the first instance .   

The successful candidate should be an innovative, highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills, who is keen to contribute positively to the expanding imaging service. 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. 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 work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an efficient and effective Diagnostic Imaging Service.  They 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 primarily rotate between X-ray and CT.  Rotation into other imaging modalities e.g. Interventional Radiology, Mammography (where appropriate) may be required subject to service needs, training requirements and competency. 
 
While working within an oncological environment the post holder will be required to interact directly with terminally ill patients as well as being exposed at times to distressing and emotional situations. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated, and those with physical and mental disabilities. The post holder will have responsibility for the timely, efficient and courteous provision of imaging services within the available resources.

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 provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service
  • To comply with accurate patient identification procedures
  • To perform imaging examinations within 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 give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations post intravenous contrast injection
  • To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, disorientated and those with physical and mental disabilities.
  • To accurately record/retrieve data on patient’s allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • State registration
  • DCR/BSc in Radiography
Desirable criteria
  • Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post-graduate experience
  • Experience of cross-sectional imaging
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of care of patients in an oncology setting

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 systems (eg: Radiology systems, Microsoft Word and Outlook)
  • Evidence of working within a team
  • Ability to demonstrate self-motivation

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Innovative, challenging
  • Confident, diplomatic, flexible
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise

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
Victoria Kataike
Job title
Op Lead Chelsea Radiology
Email address
[email protected]
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