IR/X-Ray Superintendent Radiographer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,156 - £71,148 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7698066/282-SB1130 |
Summary
"The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe’s largest Oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The Diagnostic Imaging service provides an essential service to the Trust and includes CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound as well as a general and IR service in Chelsea.
The imaging department works within a robust quality management system aligned to QSI standards and has been awarded QSI quality mark in 2025.
We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals to cover a band 8A IR/ X-ray Superintendent Radiographer across both sites site - supporting and managing the development new IR service in Sutton and supporting the service and cover in IR/ x-ray Chelsea with the Chelsea IR/ x-ray Superintendent . The person will be working across the 2 sites where required .
The applicant must have significant post graduation oncological IR, x-ray and cross sectional and x-ray experience .The post holder will be responsible for the operational management and training of the radiology staff within the IR and Xray service in Sutton, but working closely with the together with the Chelsea x-ray / IR lead, which includes a shared IR on call service with Chelsea and Westminster Trust and the Royal Brompton Foundation Trust .
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of staff and will support and lead in the delivery of the General Radiology and IR service across both sites . He/she will interact with Diagnostic Imaging department Superintendents to ensure delivery of appropriate and reactive Diagnostic Imaging Services as a whole. The post holder will assist with organisation of all staff rotation and will have an awareness of budgetary requirements. In addition the post holder should have current experience of cross-sectional imaging to provide cover for other Superintendent Radiographers.
This post is hands on as well as administrative and will demand patient contact as well as supervisory skills. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, distressed, disorientated, and those with physical and mental disabilities.
The candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession. They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging.
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.
To provide the clinical lead for all IR and general radiography examinations on site.
To perform clinical IR and radiography examinations to the agreed department standard as appropriate.
To be responsible for prioritising examinations based on clinical urgency.
To solve problems which are beyond the capabilities or expertise of the senior radiographers within the department
To co-ordinate with clinical units regarding research protocols to provide agreed protocols for Imaging.
For further information please refer to the job description & personal specification.
This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026
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