Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 58 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is recruiting a Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer to lead the MRI Unit within the Proton Beam Therapy Centre at UCLH, London. The post offers opportunities to lead technical developments, oversee safe delivery of MRI planning, and provide MRI training for staff within the PBT service.

The role emphasises safe practice, professional development, and contributing to research and innovation in

Qualifications

• BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.
• ensures the HPC registration as a therapy radiographer.
• Experience in using MRI in radiotherapy planning would be desirable.
• Participation in audit/clinical governance.
• MSc or Master’s level equivalent experience in radiotherapy pre-treatment.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day operation of the MRI Unit within the Proton Beam Therapy Centre, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred service.
• Act as lead MRI practitioner, providing specialist clinical expertise, support and supervision to staff.
• Maintain compliance with MRI safety legislation, national guidance and procedures, including safe administration of intravenous contrast media where appropriate.
• Ensure pre-treatment imaging, patient safety checks and treatment preparation documentation are completed and released per protocols.
• Manage workloads to support efficient patient pathways and respond to changing clinical demands, including equipment maintenance and downtime.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, skill mix management and operational issues; contribute to service development and research.

Connaissances

MRI imaging

Leadership

Audits & governance

Autonomous working

Formation

BSc in diagnostic radiography

HPC registration

MSc in radiotherapy pre-treatment

Outils

ARIA

Description du poste

Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Radiotherapy & PBT Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8416641

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

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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.

Working for our organisation

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 Hospitals
• 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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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Person specification

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