02 Nov
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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Saskatchewan
02 Nov
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Saskatchewan
Diagnostic Radiographer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust 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 ,Mammography interventional procedures, Ultrasound as well as general X-Ray, fluoroscopy and theatres. We have been awarded QSI quality mark . 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 radiographers for a 12 month fixed term band 6 diagnostic rotational radiographer post on the Sutton site. Applicants will preferably have 2 years post graduate experience .
Post graduate radiology 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 . 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 Saturday 8
- 5.15 pm The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an efficient and effective Diagnostic Imaging Service. The post holder will be required to rotate between X-ray,
CT and (where appropriate) mammography. 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. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach to the department and service , as well as participation in the on-call provision as appropriate. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. 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 heart of the hospital is our dedicated team.
We offer
a stimulating and agile 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. To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service 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 on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations post intravenous contrast injection To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast To operate image data archives and to, record, store, retrieve and transmit image data with particular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectional imaging. To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imaging modalities within the department. To be familiar with the appropriate use of manual handling aids, hoists, slide sheets and pat slides to comply with the Trust’s Manual Handling Policy To be able to work unsupervised within clinical/ legal guidelines. Liaise with Radiologist/Clinician where imaging reveals pathology where urgent medical attention is required. To perform standard equipment Quality Assurance (QA), record results and alert the Superintendent III radiographer/medical physics as required. To ensure that all drugs required for use within the radiology department are checked for stock and expiry date.
📌 Diagnostic Radiographer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (Saskatchewan)
🏢 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Saskatchewan