Job summary
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 Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust and includes CT with dual energy, MRI, Mammography interventional procedures, Ultrasound as well as general X-Ray, fluoroscopy and theatres. We have been awarded QSI quality mark. 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 radiographers for a 12 month fixed term band 6 diagnostic rotational radiographer post on the Sutton site. The successful candidate will rotate through the general X-ray and CT departments. Applicants will preferably have 2 years post graduate experience. Participation on the residential X-ray/CT on call service is expected. Post graduate radiology 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 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am to 5.15pm. 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 be required to rotate between X-ray, CT and (where appropriate) mammography. 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. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach to the department and service, as well as participation in the on-call provision as appropriate.

Job responsibilities

• 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 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 patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast
• To operate image data archives and to record, store, retrieve and transmit image data with particular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectional imaging
• To accurately calculate scan delay times and pump injector volume/speed for cross-sectional imaging
• To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imaging modalities within the department
• To ensure validity of general X-ray imaging requests
• To accurately position and manoeuvre patients
• To be familiar with the appropriate use of manual handling aids, hoists, slide sheets and pat slides to comply with the Trust's Manual Handling Policy
• To be able to work unsupervised within clinical/legal guidelines
• Liaise with Radiologist/Clinician where imaging reveals pathology where urgent medical attention is required
• To ensure security in the work environment
• To perform standard equipment Quality Assurance (QA), record results and alert the Superintendent III radiographer/medical physics as required
• To ensure that all drugs required for use within the radiology department are checked for stock and expiry date

Essential

• State registration
• DCR/BSc in Radiography
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken English
• Able to write clearly, accurately and concisely in English
• Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
• Evidence of working within a team
• Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative
• Evidence of CPD in MRI

Desirable

• Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook
• Experience of cross-sectional imaging
• Minimum of two years post-graduate experience
• Mammography post graduate certificate/experience

Salary £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum
Contract Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 282-SB1981
Closing date 12 November 2026

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Op Lead in Radiology, J Akers, juliette.akers@rmh.nhs.uk

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