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MR Radiographer
School of Psychology - CUBRIC
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 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.
The post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.
Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Date advert posted: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Closing date: Sunday, 22 June 202
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job Description
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.
Person Specification
IMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.
Essential Criteria
* Fully qualified and UK HPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer. Holder of DCR(R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
* 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.
* 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 Criteria
* An interest in neuroimaging and clinical trials
* 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.
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.
Salary Range Min.
40,497
Salary Range Max.
45,413
Job Category
Management & Executive
Grade
Grade 6 #J-18808-Ljbffr