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, Sutton and Cavendish Square. The Diagnostic Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust and includes CT (we are currently installing two photon counting scanners at the Chelsea site), MRI (1.5T and 3T), mammography, interventional radiology, ultrasound, general x-ray and fluoroscopy.We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic diagnostic radiographers for a practice educator role. Applicants will preferably have significant post graduate experience in radiology, education and development of registered and unregistered healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will have clinical skills within x-ray and CT and/or MRI. A postgraduate qualification and/or further education within practice education/mentoring is desirable.The successful candidate will facilitate learning and continuing development of all registered and unregistered healthcare professionals within the imaging department, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments and relevant frameworks.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a senior radiographer part of the multi-disciplinary team. The postholder will work closely with imaging leads, to deliver high-quality training and development activities across the imaging modalities, in accordance with the imaging department strategy.The postholder is required to be on site five days per week Monday to Friday (core hours), and requires rotation between all sites (Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square).The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach and support learners in the workplace at all levels of practice, as well as aligning to the education and training requirements of The Quality Standard for Imaging Quality Mark.The post holder will provide expertise within practice education with skills that align with the radiographer education and career framework practice educator role.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
1.1 Clinical
To ensure protocols and standards are maintained and improved to produce best diagnostic information and patient care. To perform imaging examinations as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations. To follow the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) guidelines, local rules and the departmental imaging guidelines and standard operating procedures. To be competent within designated areas of imaging and support others. Identify less optimal areas of practice and collaborate with imaging leads to improve (for example workflow, image optimisation, alignment with national, trust and local policies, guidance and procedures). To comply with accurate patient identification procedures To ensure referrals are justified correctly and booked in a timely manner. To give advice where appropriate on the validity of requested examinations. To be aware of Radiation safety when undertaking radiological examinations and ensure the safety and protection of patients, staff and carers are adhered to. To perform standard equipment Quality Assurance (QA), record results accurately and alert the Superintendent radiographer/medical physics as required. To ensure fault reporting and equipment documentation is completed and maintained where required and ensure staff are aware of this documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
1.1 Clinical
To ensure protocols and standards are maintained and improved to produce best diagnostic information and patient care. To perform imaging examinations as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations. To follow the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) guidelines, local rules and the departmental imaging guidelines and standard operating procedures. To be competent within designated areas of imaging and support others. Identify less optimal areas of practice and collaborate with imaging leads to improve (for example workflow, image optimisation, alignment with national, trust and local policies, guidance and procedures). To comply with accurate patient identification procedures To ensure referrals are justified correctly and booked in a timely manner. To give advice where appropriate on the validity of requested examinations. To be aware of Radiation safety when undertaking radiological examinations and ensure the safety and protection of patients, staff and carers are adhered to. To perform standard equipment Quality Assurance (QA), record results accurately and alert the Superintendent radiographer/medical physics as required. To ensure fault reporting and equipment documentation is completed and maintained where required and ensure staff are aware of this documentation.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- DCR/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable
- Cannulation certificate or completed workbook Postgraduate certificate
- Teaching qualification or accreditation as a SOR
- Practice Educator or evidence of further study within practice education
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in x-ray and crosssectional imaging.
- Evidence of good organisation and communication skills - verbal and written
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Experience in supervision of radiographers and students within a clinical setting.
- Ability to audit practice and make recommendations for change
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making ability
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Evidence of Ongoing CPD.
Desirable
- Evidence of care of oncology patients.
Skills / abilities / knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
- Evidence of working within a team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- DCR/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable
- Cannulation certificate or completed workbook Postgraduate certificate
- Teaching qualification or accreditation as a SOR
- Practice Educator or evidence of further study within practice education
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in x-ray and crosssectional imaging.
- Evidence of good organisation and communication skills - verbal and written
- Evidence of leadership and team building.
- Experience in supervision of radiographers and students within a clinical setting.
- Ability to audit practice and make recommendations for change
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making ability
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Evidence of Ongoing CPD.
Desirable
- Evidence of care of oncology patients.
Skills / abilities / knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use word processing software and IT systems
- Evidence of working within a team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
