MRI Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

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 1.5T and 3T including whole body and high quality oncology imaging , Mammography including large field and interventional procedures, Ultrasound as well as general X-Ray , IR , fluoroscopy and theatres.

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 MRI trained radiographers for a band 7 core MRI diagnostic radiographer post on the Chelsea site . Applicants will preferably have significant post graduate experience and MRI specific experience. Post graduate MRI 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 Royal Marsden is the UK's leading comprehensive cancer centre and is recognised worldwide for the quality of its services, research and development of new treatments. The MRI service exists to provide good quality imaging and support to clinicians in the provision of diagnosis, follow up and treatment planning for their patients. The MRI service has 3 scanners on the chelsea site . 2 x 1.5T and 1x 3T MRI. The Imaging department also works within a high-quality management system and has maintained alignment with Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) since February 2018.

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 weekends 8am- 5.15 pm . The post holder will work as part of the MRI and cross sectional team liaising with Radiologists andClinicians in charge of a patient. She/he will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with clinical nurse specialists, ward staff and other departmental staff. She/he will also liaise with internal andexternal agencies.

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

About us

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.