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Job overview 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 criteria HCPC registration DCR/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography Desirable criteria 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 criteria 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 criteria Evidence of care of oncology patients. Skills / abilities / knowledge Essential criteria Ability to use word processing software and IT systems Evidence of working within a team Other Requirements Essential criteria Evidence of personal development, enthusiasm and initiative. The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.