Lead MRI Radiographer for Proton Beam Therapy

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer to lead the MRI Unit in the Proton Beam Therapy Centre in London. The role focuses on safe delivery, clinical leadership, and staff training within the pre-treatment radiotherapy team.

The post offers opportunities to drive research, develop MRI practices, and collaborate with clinicians, physicists, nurses and engineers to optimise patient care within this

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, physicists, nurses, engineers and other healthcare professionals to support excellent patient care and service delivery. Provide leadership, mentorship and performance management for junior staff through training, competency assessment and annual appraisals.
• Support stock control, procurement and resource management to ensure efficient and sustainable service delivery.

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer to lead the MRI Unit in the Proton Beam Therapy Centre in London. The role focuses on safe delivery, clinical leadership, and staff training within the pre-treatment radiotherapy team.

The post offers opportunities to drive research, develop MRI practices, and collaborate with clinicians, physicists, nurses and engineers to optimise patient care within this