Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the dynamic mixed model pre-treatment radiotherapy team at UCLH, in the post of Band 7 MRI Radiographer.

The post offers an opportunity to lead technical developments, play a key role in safe delivery of specialist MRI planning and MRI training for professions working within the PBT service.

They will help develop the research focus of the department.

They will be an ambassador for MRI within the Radiotherapy setting, an exciting and developing arena.

UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence.

UCLH has been designated as one of two national PBT centres for the UK.

The Proton Beam Therapy department focuses on the treatment of CNS tumours, head and neck cancers and spinal/pelvic sarcomas.

Paediatrics, and teenage and young adults, will make up approximately one third of the patient cohort.

This pre-treatment suite has a dedicated CT and MRI scanner.

Comprehensive proton beam therapy training will be provided alongside the existing departmental training and education framework.

Main duties of the job

• To lead the day-to-day operation of the MRI Unit within the Proton Beam Therapy Centre, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-centred service.
• Act as the lead MRI practitioner, providing specialist clinical expertise, support and supervision to staff, and promoting high standards of professional practice.
• Maintain compliance with MRI safety legislation, national guidance and departmental procedures, including the safe administration of intravenous contrast media where appropriate.
• Ensure all pre-treatment imaging, patient safety checks and treatment preparation documentation are completed accurately and released in line with agreed protocols.
• Manage and prioritise workloads to support efficient patient pathways and respond effectively to changing clinical demands, including equipment maintenance, downtime and unexpected service pressures.
• Support the Superintendent Radiographer with workforce planning, staffing, skill mix management, workload allocation and operational issues as required.
• Ensure the safe and effective use of specialist imaging equipment and digital systems, including ARIA, and contribute to service development, quality improvement, research and innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
• Comprehensive training and education framework
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and developing arena
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Person Specification

• Essential qualifications: BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent formal qualification, Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer.
• Desirable qualifications: Experience in using MRI in radiotherapy planning, participation in audit/clinical governance, MSc or Master's level equivalent experience in radiotherapy pre-treatment.
• Essential experience/skills: Significant MRI postgraduate experience with relevant specialist training and knowledge and experience as a band 6 radiographer, expert knowledge of the safety guidelines for MRI in clinical use set by MHRA, evidence of significant experience in MRI imaging, leadership experience, evidence of experience in oncology MRI imaging.
• Essential skills and abilities: plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits, be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience, problem solve and make decisions using mathematical and evaluative skills, plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload, be committed to self-development and continued professional development, demonstrate knowledge of equipment QA to ensure its safe use, demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude, work confidently within the multidisciplinary team, work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required, demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system, work confidently within the multidisciplinary team, interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for pre-treatment and treatment optimisation.