Clinical Trials Radiographer (MRI)

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced MR Clinical Trials Radiographer (CTR) to join our team supporting over 450 cancer research studies.

You will perform MR imaging, collaborate with radiologists and oncologists, and participate in screening brain metastases in MRI, while contributing to audits and quality improvement initiatives. This 1.0 WTE post is split 0.5 FTE with the clinical trials team and 0.5 FTE clinically in the diagnostic MR department.

Qualifications

• Experience as MR radiographer in clinical setting preferred.
• Interest in research and clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Undertake MR imaging and support the delivery of the clinical service.
• Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
• Clinical supervision of radiography students.
• Assist in radiographer-led screening for brain metastases in MRI.
• Participate in departmental audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Are you a highly skilled diagnostic MR Radiographer with an interest in research? Seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? We are looking to appoint an MR Clinical Trials Radiographer (CTR) to join our experienced team in supporting over 450+ cancer research studies.

As an MR radiographer, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of radiographic procedures using state of the art equipment and techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced radiographer with an interest in research looking to further develop their knowledge and skills.

The CTRs liaise with staff across the Research & Innovation directorate to ensure an effective radiology clinical trials service. As part of your role you will be provided with training to extend your scope of practice by participating in radiographer led screening for brain metastases in MRI, as well as vetting and protocolling MR requests.The Christie People & Culture Plan actively supports AHPs to engage in advanced clinical practice and research from postgraduate through to doctorate level education. Examples include PG Cert opportunities.

This post is 1.0 WTE, this will be split 0.5 FTE with the clinical trials team and 0.5 FTE clinically in the diagnostic MR department.

Main duties of the job

To undertake MR imaging and to support the efficient delivery of the clinical service. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities. Clinical supervision of radiography students.

Communication requirements

To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams involved with the MR scanning service. To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their scans. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.

Analytical skills

Assess patient's clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast. Adapt radiological techniques/protocols for patient/imaging improvements

General duties

Drive the implementation of new technologies and techniques, staying at the forefront of advancements in MR radiography. Participation in weekend working and on-call when required by the service.

Research

Participate in departmental audits, research projects and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, and should be IT literate, with experience of working with spreadsheets and data management. Attention to detail is very important. An understanding of, or previous experience with, clinical trials processes is desirable but not essential.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.