Technical Specialist / MR Research Radiographer at Manchester Metropolitan University
Location: Manchester All Saints Campus
Faculty / Function: Academic Services
Closing Date: 2 December 2024
Contract Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Physiology & Sport Technical Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Technical Specialist in Magnetic Resonance, appointed as a Research Radiographer if the candidate is HCPC registered. The post holder will be part of a vibrant technical community for research and teaching delivery. Specifically, you will develop magnetic resonance techniques and equipment to deliver an imaging service for academics, researchers, and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) across our four faculties. We are a forward-looking service committed to a strong culture of continuous improvement, and we are passionate about providing the best customer service to our staff and students.
The Role: We are recruiting a technical specialist in magnetic resonance (with a background in clinical research radiography, clinical science, or other related imaging field/science) to take a leading role in operating a research-dedicated 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. The main responsibility will be operation of a Siemens 3T MAGNETOM Vida MRI for a range of ongoing research projects. You will liaise with a wide group of interested academics to help meet the needs of their research projects.
Duties will include:
1. Act as the MR responsible person for Manchester Metropolitan University, liaising with other local staff groups to ensure the day-to-day safe scanning of research participants within the facility.
2. Ensure adequate written safety procedures, ethical approvals, work instructions, and emergency procedures are issued to all concerned in consultation with the MR safety expert or MR Steering Committee.
3. Ensure Safety and Good working practice policies are in place, including record keeping of training, authorized staff, and objects within the controlled access space.
4. Produce written safety documents, version controlled and regularly updated.
5. Keep up to date with developments in MR safety ensuring all other relevant staff groups are educated and trained appropriately.
6. Approve certification of authorized persons.
7. Responsible for referring incidental findings in images to named radiologist/teleradiology service.
8. Develop partnerships with external agencies and engage in collaborative research projects involving imaging.
9. Identify and assess new research opportunities working collaboratively with the academic community to develop new scanning techniques.
10. Method development, troubleshooting, maintenance, QC, health and safety, and administration.
About You: As a technical specialist, the successful candidate should be suitably qualified, and bring experience of operating magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to collect high quality images, possessing knowledge in a wide range of scanning sequences. They must also have experience of developing and adhering to health and safety procedures, managing patients from making appointments and collecting medical history, through to preparation for scanning, connecting physiological signal leads, and debriefing patients afterwards. HCPC registration would be advantageous for this role. You will have a flexible approach to work and an ability to work on your own initiative. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service will also be essential in succeeding in this post.
If you are enthusiastic about researching at a world-leading MR research facility, flexible and committed to providing high customer service, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply: Please upload a cover letter and your CV detailing how you meet the essential criteria in the attached Job Description. If you would like more information about this post, please get in touch with Technical Services Manager Garry Pheasey (G.M.Pheasey@mmu.ac.uk).
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
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