Job overview

The post will provide higher specialist training in oncological imaging and will have a tenure of one year.  The post provides a training opportunity for Year 4 or above of radiological training and applicants may be considered who have obtained a CCST in radiology.  Previous experience in oncological imaging and previous rotation to an oncology imaging centre within the first five years of training would be an advantage.  The post has been approved by the Royal College of Radiologists and the Regional Postgraduate Dean.

The specialist registrar will have a major involvement in cross-sectional imaging (CT, MRI and ultrasound) in all aspects of cancer and may also have the opportunity to develop skills in breast imaging and interventional techniques.  The appointee will also be expected to join in the general work of the Department, including plain film reporting and general radiological procedures, as well as take part in the on-call rota.  

Main duties of the job

The appointee will also take a leading role in the presentation of cases at clinico-radiological conferences (MDTs) and will be expected to take an active role in imaging research.

The appointment will be based at both branches of the hospital, the appointee spending half of the rotation at Sutton and half at Chelsea so that at the end of one year the appointee will have been exposed to all aspects of the work of the department and will have had the opportunity to attend MDT meetings with all the major clinical units.

They will be expected to aid in the teaching of specialist registrars on rotation to the Departments of Radiology at Chelsea and Sutton and when necessary, to become involved in teaching of other medical personnel.  Contribution to the audit programme of the Department is also expected.

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 3,900 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 and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.