Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer (Band 7) to lead the MRI Unit in the Proton Beam Therapy Centre, ensuring a safe, patient-centred service and delivery of pre-treatment imaging.

The post offers opportunities to develop technical capabilities, support staff with supervision, and contribute to research, quality improvement and education within a nationally co-ordinated PBT service.

Qualifications

• BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent qualification.
• HPC registration as a therapy radiographer.
• Experience using MRI in radiotherapy planning is desirable.
• MSc or Master’s level in radiotherapy pre-treatment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MRI Unit operations within the Proton Beam Therapy Centre.
• Provide specialist clinical expertise, supervision and mentorship.
• Maintain MRI safety compliance and manage contrast use where appropriate.
• Ensure pre-treatment imaging and treatment prep documentation is completed.
• Manage workloads, workflows and respond to changing clinical demands.
• Support workforce planning, staffing and resource management.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and research.

Skills

MRI leadership

Staff supervision

Autonomous working

Audit/clinical governance

Problem solving

Communication

Research interest

Education

BSc in diagnostic radiography

HPC registration as therapy radiographer

MSc radiotherapy pre-treatment

Tools

ARIA

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent formal qualification
• Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy radiographer.
• Experience in using MRI in radiotherapy planning would be desirable but is not essential
• Participation in audit/clinical governance.
• MSc or Master's level equivalent experience in radiotherapy pre-treatment.

Experience/Skills & Ability

• 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 oy by MHRA
• Evidence of significant experience in MRI imaging
• Evidence of experience in oncology MRI imaging

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.

Personal and People Development

• Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£58,133 to £65,261 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS