Job overview

This exciting post, will provide an opportunity for a Therapeutic Radiographer to be at the forefront of MRI-guided radiotherapy technology in the UK.                                     

We have an Elekta Unity magnetic resonance imaging linear accelerator (MR-Linac), funded by the Medical Research Council,  installed at The Royal Marsden in Sutton as part of an international Elekta Unity consortium. As consortium members, The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research were among the world’s first to offer this pioneering form of radiotherapy to patients. 

The post holder will be a therapeutic radiographer within the expert multi-disciplinary team for the clinical delivery of MRI-guided Radiotherapy. This will require the post holder to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of MRI so that they are able to support MR-Linac service delivery and development. The post holder will be expected to develop a portfolio of clinical MRI experience including MR safety.  The post holder will contribute to the research carried out by the MR-Linac multidisciplinary team. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is an experienced, dynamic therapeutic radiographer with excellent communication skills and expert technical ability and knowledge. For further information about this post please contact: MR Linac Operational Superintendent Radiographer Trina Herbert [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the radiotherapy and imaging processes required for the development of the MR Linac (MRL) programme and support of routine service delivery. The areas of practice will be the MRL, treatment delivery and pre-treatment.
• There will be a requirement to attain competence in MRI. The post will require the post holder to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of MRI, and an understanding of MRI protocols and MR safety procedures that will ensure compliance of the radiotherapy department with national MRI safety regulations.
• As the Band 7 Therapeutic Radiographer, they will contribute to the supervision of the immediate radiotherapy team including students, aides and visitors as necessary at any work base to which they are assigned throughout the department as the post holder would be expected to work clinically treating patients as necessary to support the continuity of service. This can include working in a shift pattern within the Sutton department’s Linac teams.
• The key working relationships will be with the MR Linac Operational Superintendent, Research Superintendents (Radiotherapy), MRL Radiographers, MRL Physicists, Clinical Oncologists,  Consultant Radiologists, MRI Superintendents (Radiology).

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.