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 1.5T and 3T, Mammography including large field and interventional procedures, Ultrasound, general X-Ray, IR and fluoroscopy. The IR department conducts specific oncological interventional procedures such as Embolisation and ablations using a variety of ablative equipment
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 trained radiographers for a band 7 IR/CT radiographer post on the Chelsea site.  Applicants will preferably have significant post graduate experience in CT and Interventional Radiology.  Post graduate academic qualifications are desirable. The successful candidate should be an innovative and proficient in the use of specialist equipment.  Also, a radiographer who is highly motivated with good communication skills, and keen to contribute positively to the IR, X-ray and CT service. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach as the department will operate between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am – 5pm

The post holder will work as part of the X-ray/IR and CT team liaising with Radiologists and Clinicians in charge of a patient. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with clinical nurse specialists, advanced nurse practitioners, ward staff and other departmental staff.  They will also liaise with internal and external agencies.

It is essential that the post holder will have significant post graduate experience in IR and CT. This post requires good analytical, organisational, communication and computer skills.   The key working relationships will be with other radiographers, CT and X-Ray/IR superintendents on both Chelsea & Sutton sites, radiology clerical and admin staff, clinical scientists, consultant radiologists and clinical referrers.

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.