The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Trials Radiographer (MRI)
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MR Clinical Trials Radiographer
Are you a highly skilled diagnostic MR Radiographer with an interest in research? Seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? We are looking to appoint an MR Clinical Trials Radiographer (CTR) to join our experienced team in supporting over 450+ cancer research studies.
As an MR radiographer, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists, and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of radiographic procedures using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced radiographer with an interest in research looking to further develop their knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with staff across the Research & Innovation directorate to ensure an effective radiology clinical trials service.
- Provided with training to extend your scope of practice by participating in radiographer-led screening for brain metastases in MRI, as well as vetting and protocolling MR requests.
- Undertake MR imaging and to support the efficient delivery of the clinical service.
- Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
- Clinical supervision of radiography students.
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Communication Requirements
- Assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams involved with the MR scanning service.
- Ensure that patients understand complex information related to their scans. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.
Analytical Skills
- Assess patient’s clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast.
- Adapt radiological techniques/protocols for patient/imaging improvements.
General Duties
- Drive the implementation of new technologies and techniques, staying at the forefront of advancements in MR radiography.
- Participation in weekend working and on-call when required by the service.
Research
- Participate in departmental audits, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
Requirements
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- IT literate, with experience of working with spreadsheets and data management.
- Attention to detail is very important.
- An understanding of, or previous experience with, clinical trials processes is desirable but not essential.
About Us
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
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We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients' homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological, and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Contact
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Ryan-James Roberts, Radiology Research Manager, ryan.roberts1@nhs.net, 0161 918 2487.
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