Job summary
**Important**
Please apply for this post via the Cardiff University
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We are seeking to appoint a MR Radiographer within the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) to support clinical trials and research. The successful applicant will be expected to support scanning activities within the MR Suites. The applicant will be a fully qualified, state-registered Diagnostic Radiographer with experience in cross-sectional imaging (MR, or MR and CT). Training for operation and use of our MR systems will be provided. The post would suite a self-motivated Radiographer who is interested in research and clinical trial MR and who will work without direct supervision with colleagues from a variety of clinical and research backgrounds.
There will be some flexibility in the day/time of scanner operator coverage, as agreed with line manager and dependent upon fluctuating scanner demand.
CUBRIC is a world-leading imaging and research centre of Cardiff University. Current facilities include a 7T Siemens MR scanner, 2 x Siemens Prisma 3T MR scanners, 3T Siemens Connectom MR scanner, based in an imaging facility in Maindy Road, Cardiff.
The post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.
Please see full Job Description in Supporting Documents.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this role is to support clinical trial work on our 3 Tesla Prisma system, with some scanning on the other systems, following defined protocols. You will join an MR team which includes two radiographers, an MR physicist and an MR Lab Manager, plus a wider team of core staff within CUBRIC.
About us
Working at Cardiff University offers you competitive
remuneration, an impressive array of benefits, excellent career development and
a positive working environment.
We are one of the UKs most innovative, ambitious, and
successful universities and recognise that our success depends largely upon the
commitment, energy and enthusiasm of our people.
That's why we strive to provide excellent working conditions
and policies for our staff, with benefits ranging from generous leave
entitlement to training and development opportunities.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and
diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people
from diverse backgrounds.
Join us and help us achieve our ambition of becoming a
world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven
by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic
obligations to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide a professional clinical & research radiographic MR service to patients and participant volunteers attending CUBRIC
- To practice a professional and safe service in all aspects of CUBRIC MR safety-screening, scanner operation and all other MR-related activity. Operating the scanner competently, using standardised protocols and thereby producing high-quality and highly consistent data/image quality.
- To possess a sound knowledge of participant and patient MR safety. Training on CUBRIC and Cardiff University processes will be given as part of employee induction.
- Assist in booking and time-management of CUBRIC scanning activity
- To communicate complex information and instructions at an appropriate and professional standard to; scan participants/patients/relatives or guardians; persons under the age of 16 years; vulnerable adults; persons with physical or mental health or cognitive disability.
- Recognition and understanding of the Welsh Language Act in the workplace. As employee, recognising, practicing, and understanding of Cardiff University policy on Equality & Diversity and Data Protection in all communications and interactions with university employees, participants, patients, students, visitors and others.
- To provide necessary daily scanner operator cover during the annual leave periods of scanning colleagues
- To ensure that; non-ionising Radiation protection, MR environment safety management, and all CUBRIC, School, College, and Cardiff University safety policies & procedures are strictly adhered to at all times. Reporting all reportable incidents to line manager in a timely manner and taking appropriate action where necessary.
- To contribute to MR policies and procedures, risk assessments, standard operating procedures.
- With line manager: to set, achieve and review, realistic and challenging goals as part of annual employee appraisal and personal career development.
- To report any health & safety notifiable incidents, accidents or near-misses to line manager.
- To make appropriate and timely record of all scanning activity in the scanning log records
- To hold UK HCPC registration as a diagnostic radiographer
- To attend and keep up to date with all relevant safety sessions, professional development, and mandatory Cardiff University training courses/updates.
- To undertake any other duties instructed by the line manager/CUBRIC Director, or senior radiographic colleagues, considered commensurate and appropriate with the job description.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
- Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.
Additional Information
The Cardiff School of Psychology (including Research Centres: CUBRIC, WICN, Understanding Risk, and Occupational and Health Psychology) has a complement of over 50 academic staff, of whom 24 are Professors. There are 84 full and part-time research staff (including Royal Society, BBSRC, RCUK and ESRC Research Fellows). In addition, there is a substantial technical (12 staff) and administrative (25 staff) support staff. It is one of the largest Psychology departments in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide a professional clinical & research radiographic MR service to patients and participant volunteers attending CUBRIC
- To practice a professional and safe service in all aspects of CUBRIC MR safety-screening, scanner operation and all other MR-related activity. Operating the scanner competently, using standardised protocols and thereby producing high-quality and highly consistent data/image quality.
- To possess a sound knowledge of participant and patient MR safety. Training on CUBRIC and Cardiff University processes will be given as part of employee induction.
- Assist in booking and time-management of CUBRIC scanning activity
- To communicate complex information and instructions at an appropriate and professional standard to; scan participants/patients/relatives or guardians; persons under the age of 16 years; vulnerable adults; persons with physical or mental health or cognitive disability.
- Recognition and understanding of the Welsh Language Act in the workplace. As employee, recognising, practicing, and understanding of Cardiff University policy on Equality & Diversity and Data Protection in all communications and interactions with university employees, participants, patients, students, visitors and others.
- To provide necessary daily scanner operator cover during the annual leave periods of scanning colleagues
- To ensure that; non-ionising Radiation protection, MR environment safety management, and all CUBRIC, School, College, and Cardiff University safety policies & procedures are strictly adhered to at all times. Reporting all reportable incidents to line manager in a timely manner and taking appropriate action where necessary.
- To contribute to MR policies and procedures, risk assessments, standard operating procedures.
- With line manager: to set, achieve and review, realistic and challenging goals as part of annual employee appraisal and personal career development.
- To report any health & safety notifiable incidents, accidents or near-misses to line manager.
- To make appropriate and timely record of all scanning activity in the scanning log records
- To hold UK HCPC registration as a diagnostic radiographer
- To attend and keep up to date with all relevant safety sessions, professional development, and mandatory Cardiff University training courses/updates.
- To undertake any other duties instructed by the line manager/CUBRIC Director, or senior radiographic colleagues, considered commensurate and appropriate with the job description.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
- Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.
Additional Information
The Cardiff School of Psychology (including Research Centres: CUBRIC, WICN, Understanding Risk, and Occupational and Health Psychology) has a complement of over 50 academic staff, of whom 24 are Professors. There are 84 full and part-time research staff (including Royal Society, BBSRC, RCUK and ESRC Research Fellows). In addition, there is a substantial technical (12 staff) and administrative (25 staff) support staff. It is one of the largest Psychology departments in the UK.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an interest in and substantial experience of working in an MR environment
- An ability to work safely in an MR environment
- Able to acquire imaging data to meet quality control standards, following defined protocols, in an efficient and professional manner.
Desirable
- Experience of competent MR safety-screening and performing MR scans on patients or participants as part of a clinical or research trial
- National or local accreditation for intra-venous cannulation for the administration of Gadolinium
- Previous experience or demonstrable interest in working with researchers, research projects or clinical trials.
- Experience of optimising MR protocols to improve image quality. Knowledge of the factors which influence image quality.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to cover the CUBRIC clinical trial sessions (currently Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, but with additional days becoming available).
- To be able to communicate conceptually detailed and complex information effectively, professionally and appropriately with a wide range of persons. To be able to communicate appropriately with; elderly persons, children, scan subject relatives, vulnerable persons, anxious scan subjects.
- Evidence of ability to solve expansive problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose both practical and innovative solutions working to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop networks in order to contribute to long term developments
Desirable
- An interest in neuroimaging and clinical trials
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified and UK HPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer. Holder of DCR(R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an interest in and substantial experience of working in an MR environment
- An ability to work safely in an MR environment
- Able to acquire imaging data to meet quality control standards, following defined protocols, in an efficient and professional manner.
Desirable
- Experience of competent MR safety-screening and performing MR scans on patients or participants as part of a clinical or research trial
- National or local accreditation for intra-venous cannulation for the administration of Gadolinium
- Previous experience or demonstrable interest in working with researchers, research projects or clinical trials.
- Experience of optimising MR protocols to improve image quality. Knowledge of the factors which influence image quality.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to cover the CUBRIC clinical trial sessions (currently Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, but with additional days becoming available).
- To be able to communicate conceptually detailed and complex information effectively, professionally and appropriately with a wide range of persons. To be able to communicate appropriately with; elderly persons, children, scan subject relatives, vulnerable persons, anxious scan subjects.
- Evidence of ability to solve expansive problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose both practical and innovative solutions working to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop networks in order to contribute to long term developments
Desirable
- An interest in neuroimaging and clinical trials
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified and UK HPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer. Holder of DCR(R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
