Job summary
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career opportunity at one of the world's leading cancer treatment centres? The Christie Hospital is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as an MR Reporting Radiographer. If you're passionate about advancing healthcare, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and eager to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, this role is for you.

As one of the largest cancer centres in Europe we are committed to pushing boundaries and improving outcomes for patients through cutting-edge technology and ground-breaking research. Join us and be part of an extraordinary team that is transforming the landscape of cancer treatment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated MR Radiographer to join our established team of reporting Radiographers as our first MR reporting Radiographer. You will attend University to undertake a postgraduate qualification in MR brain reporting, supported by a Consultant Radiologist mentor. Following successful completion of the qualification and preceptorship period, you will autonomously interpret and report MR brain scans in patients with first presentation brain metastasis.

As a senior member of the MR team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of our MR service. You will support the MR Lead in developing a team of talented Radiographers, ensuring the provision of high-quality care across 4 scanners.

Main duties of the job

• Autonomously interpret and report MR brain scans in patients with first presentation brain metastasis.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of radiographers, promoting their professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Drive the implementation of new technologies and techniques, staying at the forefront of advancements in MR radiography.
• Participate in departmental audits, research projects and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.

Requirements

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of postgraduate study
• Strong background in MR imaging
• Ability to use own initiative, analyse and solve problems and make decisions
• Ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships inside and outside the Trust
• Extensive technical knowledge of MR in a clinical oncology setting
• Understanding of the hazards posed by the magnetic field and radiofrequencies in the MR environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with industry advancements.

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.

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.

Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 413-108198-CSSS-RS-A

Closing date: 16 November 2026

Key responsibilities

• Use specialist knowledge to perform examinations, interpret images and produce a final formal report on MR brain scans in line with current departmental practice.
• Work autonomously, being responsible and accountable for decisions and actions, including using professional judgement on when to seek help and escalate findings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical cases and discrepancy REALM meetings relating to clinical reporting of examinations.
• Regularly undertake audit and communicate audit findings for MR brain reporting within a defined scope of practice.
• Take an active role in the teaching and training of qualified Radiographers, assistant practitioners, students, medical students and junior doctors.
• Maintain a development plan that reflects growth across the four pillars of enhanced practice.
• Provide radiography expertise in service development and propose changes to policy and service across radiology and related disciplines.
• Ensure all work complies with current UK legislation for work with magnetic fields and the professional code of conduct for radiographers.

Qualifications

• Essential: Diploma of the College of Radiographers; BSc in Radiography or equivalent; HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer; Evidence of postgraduate study
• Desirable: PgCert MRI; IHP GCP training; Radiographic reporting qualification

Experience

• Essential: Significant clinical MRI experience; Experience of teaching and facilitating the learning and development of others; Experience of clinical audit
• Desirable: Experience in clinical trials, research and developments; Experience of managing staff; Experience managing patients who present with acute oncology symptoms

Skills

• Essential: Multidisciplinary team working; Use of MRI for a wide variety of examinations; Ability to use own initiative, analyse and solve problems, and make decisions; Ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships inside and outside the Trust
• Desirable: Data analysis; Research skills; Presentation skills

Knowledge

• Essential: Extensive technical knowledge of MR in a clinical oncology setting; Personal development plan with on-going CPD portfolio; Understanding of the hazards posed by the magnetic field and radiofrequencies in the MR environment; MDA guidelines for MRI, Health & Safety, COSHH and other relevant regulations governing radiographic clinical practice; Understanding of risk assessments
• Desirable: Knowledge of patient imaging pathways in an oncology setting

Values and other

• Essential: Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours; Reliability; Ability to work flexibly

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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 on the Criminal records checks for overseas applicants page.

UK registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For questions about the job, contact:
MR Lead Radiographer, Dawn Harrop, dawn.harrop@nhs.net, 01619182529

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