Proton Beam Therapy Advanced Practitioner MRI Diagnostic RadiographerNHS

Job summary

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

o 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.o Act as the lead MRI practitioner, providing specialist clinical expertise, support and supervision to staff, and promoting high standards of professional practice.o Maintain compliance with MRI safety legislation, national guidance and departmental procedures, including the safe administration of intravenous contrast media where appropriate.o Ensure all pre-treatment imaging, patient safety checks and treatment preparation documentation are completed accurately and released in line with agreed protocols.o Manage and prioritise workloads to support efficient patient pathways and respond effectively to changing clinical demands, including equipment maintenance, downtime and unexpected service pressures.o Support the Superintendent Radiographer with workforce planning, staffing, skill mix management, workload allocation and operational issues as required.o 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.

Job description

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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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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.