Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-SB1246456
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Diagnostic Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
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 accreditation from March 2018.
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 band 6 fixed term diagnostic rotational radiographer post on the Chelsea site. the successful candidate will rotate through the general X-ray/IR , CT and if applicable mammography 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 8 pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am -5pm.
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, Interventional Radiology 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 . and will be required to be flexible and work at our other locations as and when required; including but not limited to our Chelsea and Sutton sites and new Cavendish Square location in central London, as well as participation in the on-call provision as appropriate.
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 Day-care 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 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 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 and maintain a high degree of accuracy when imaging 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.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook
- State registration
- DCR/BSc in Radiography
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of two years post-graduate experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of cross-sectional imaging
- Mammography post graduate certificate/ experience
- Evidence of care of patients in an oncology setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to express themselves clearly in English
- Ability to use word processing software and IT systems (eg: Radiology systems, Microsoft Word and Outlook)
- Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
- 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
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- V Kataike
- Job title
- Radiology Operational Lead Chelsea
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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