Automation Specialist

Job overview

The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe’s largest oncology centre with sites in Chelsea, Sutton, and Cavendish Square (central London). The diagnostic imaging service provides an essential service to the trust and includes CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound as well as a general x-ray and interventional radiology service.

Due to the expansion of services, we are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals for a full-time band 7 sonographer post to be based on the Chelsea site (with rotation to the Sutton site when required). The postholder must hold at least a UK postgraduate certificate in general ultrasound (or equivalent qualification). The post holder will work autonomously, performing high quality imaging and issuing reports on all ultrasound examinations including abdominal, gynaecology (including TA and TV), vascular (for DVT), and small parts (including testes and neck/thyroid desirable).

The ideal candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the diagnostic imaging services. They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have registration BSc in radiography or equivalent, must be HPC state registered , if a radiographer, and must hold a post graduate Ultrasound qualification related to general ultrasound. The post holder should have worked as an advanced US practitioner in general ultrasound imaging. The post holder will perform and issue a report on all ultrasound examinations including abdominal, , vascular, small parts providing highly advanced clinical skills and opinion and diagnosis for patient centred care.

The post holder will provide and facilitate an expert level of care to patients presenting with or who are at risk of pathology, including the assessment and diagnosis of patients. They will exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy, working as an advance practitioner in the decision making process that will improve overall patient outcomes. They will support the lead Ultrasonographer and Radiology Service Manager in developing the ultrasound service in line with best practice and national imperatives.

The post holder must be a member of the society of Radiographers and adhere to the HPC and Society of Radiographer’s code of conduct, local trust policies, protocols and guidelines and be actively involved in US clinical supervision. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide and facilitate an expert level of care to patients presenting with or who are at risk of any disease ,including the assessment and diagnosis of patients. Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, acting as a advanced practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competence, decision making and a knowledge base significantly beyond those associated with conventional radiographer/ultrasonographer roles. Work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team and actively involve users of the service to gain their input to the service development to ensure continuous improvements in patient care. Support the MDT in delivering patient care ensuring sound clinical and ethical decision making in relation to diagnosis.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

DCR or Equivalent Diploma PGDip in general US Appropriate HCPC state registration

Experience

Essential criteria

4 years post graduate experience 2 years general ultrasound experience

Desirable criteria

Oncological US experience

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to express themselves clearly in English Ability to write clearly and concisely in English Ability to use word processing software and IT systems An eye for detail. Good judgement Evidence of problem solving Evidence of working within a team

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.

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.

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