As a Research MR Practitioner, you will be responsible for conducting MR scans in line with defined protocols and regulatory requirements. You will be part of the RIO's MR Core Lab and Implementation Team, supporting the clinical imaging trials and novel imaging research that is either underway or being set-up. In this role, you will be trained to work as a specialist research MRI radiographer at the Philips Ingenia 3.0T Research MRI scanner, located at the MacMillan Cancer Centre. You will facilitate the research activities undertaken on the UCLH MRI scanners, collaborating with the clinical MRI radiographers, RIO Implementation team, and UCLH MRI Superintendents.
This is an exciting opportunity for a junior Radiographer looking to develop their skills in a research environment and learn from more senior MR Research Radiographers. The role will also incorporate aspects of research including informed consent.
Main duties of the job
1. Conducting MR scans in line with defined protocols and regulatory requirements.
2. Facilitating the research activities undertaken on the UCLH + UCL MRI scanners.
3. Learning to perform a wide range of MRI procedures on phantoms, patients, and research volunteers.
4. Setting up new scanning protocols and sequences on MRI scanners for new research scans.
5. Explaining research projects and relevant documentation to patients and research volunteers and obtaining consent from research participants.
6. Ensuring adherence to IGH GCP guidelines and the policies and procedures of UCLH.
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff!
UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
* BSc or Diploma in Radiography
* State Registration HCPC or RCT Registration
* Competency certificate for the administration of IV injections
* Good understanding of the legislation relating to the post
* Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
Desirable
* Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level relevant to this role
* Evidence of knowledge of MR safety with the ability to investigate and assess implants
* Informed Consent Training
* Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit clinical governance. Evidence of participation in Clinical and Research Audit
Experience
Essential
* Experience of managing complex situations
Desirable
* Experience in MRI including 3T
* Experience scanning on Philips and Siemens MRI platforms
* Experience of research within a clinical healthcare setting including contributing to Research publications
* Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit
* Experience of liaising with external partners, across traditional boundaries
* Evidence of experience in the supervision, training, and assessment of students and junior colleagues to required standard
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail.
* Ability to pay close attention to detail and work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
* Evidence of and willingness to embrace new techniques and concepts.
* Ability to use own initiative, adapt, solve problems, and make decisions.
* Demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to motivate others.
* Able to prioritise objectives and workload.
* Able to work independently.
* Able to demonstrate decision-making skills.
* Able to manage time effectively.
Desirable
* Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
Communication
Essential
* Excellent written communication skills.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills both within a multi-disciplinary team and with individual needs.
Personal and People Development
Essential
* Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service.
Desirable
* Experience in presenting contentious information at Team meetings and Conferences.
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Willingness to adapt and work flexibly including out of hours to achieve the desired project outcomes.
Desirable
* Willingness to travel to other sites (associated with and delivering RIO MR Core Lab trials) for quality assurance/quality control and other activities.
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
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