Diagnostic Radiographer

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.

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

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.

Essential: - State registration; - DCR/BSc in Radiography

Desirable: - Cannulation certificate or Completed workbook

Essential: - Post-graduate experience; - Experience of cross-sectional imaging

Desirable: - Evidence of care of patients in an oncology setting

Essential: - 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

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