Technical Specialist (MR Research Radiographer)

Job title:

Technical Specialist (MR Research Radiographer)

Company:

Manchester Metropolitan University

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Physiology & Sport Technical Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Technical Specialist in Magnetic Resonance Research Radiographer.The post holder will be part of a vibrant technical community for research and teaching delivery. Specifically, you will develop magnetic resonance techniques and equipment to deliver an imaging service for academics, researchers, and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) across our four faculties. Linking with wider specialist laboratories, workshops, studios, and IT facilities, you will become a key part of our technical professional support structure, guiding, and advising across the sciences, art, design and technology, through to sports, nursing and physiotherapy. We are a forward-looking service committed to a strong culture of continuous improvement, and we are passionate about providing the best customer service to our staff and students.The Role:We are recruiting a technical specialist in magnetic resonance (with a background in clinical research radiography, clinical science, or other related imaging field/science) to take a leading role in operating a research-dedicated 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.We have invested strongly in our Institute of Sport; to become a global leader in sports education and research to improve human health across the lifespan. New research and teaching spaces provide a unique range of human performance laboratories and imaging for detailed investigations of athletes, patients, and the public. These facilities sit within the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and serve the wider university as a beacon for research excellence and collaboration.The main responsibility will be operation of a Siemens 3T MAGNETOM Vida MRI for a range of ongoing research projects. You will liaise with a wide group of interested academics to help meet the needs of their research projects. A variety of dedicated multi-nuclear coils are available alongside MR compatible peripheral research equipment (including cycle ergometry, dynamometry, neuro stimulation, EEG, fNIRS and other physiological monitoring/stimulation devices).As a technical specialist with a focus on research imaging you will also have opportunities to contribute to the organisation and running of pQCT, DEXA and ultrasound imaging facilities. There will be opportunity to teach students and research staff.Duties will include:

• Act as the MR Responsible person for Manchester Metropolitan University. Liaising with other local staff groups to ensure the day-to-day safe scanning of research participants within the facility.
• Ensure adequate written safety procedures, ethical approvals, work instructions, emergency procedures (local rules) are issued to all concerned in consultation with the MR safety expert or MR Steering Committee.
• Ensuring Safety and Good working practice policies are in place, including record keeping of training, authorised staff, and objects within the controlled access space are labelled.
• produce written safety documents, version controlled and regularly.
• Keep up to date with developments in MR safety ensuring all other relevant staff groups are educated and trained appropriately, are familiar with all policies and are kept up to date.
• Approving certification of authorised persons.
• Ensuring Safety and Good working practice policies are in place including data archiving.
• Responsible for referring incidental findings in images to named radiologist/teleradiology service) and reviewing said reporting pathways for the University.
• Developing partnerships with external agencies and engaging in collaborative research projects involving imaging.
• To identify and assess new research opportunities working collaboratively with the academic community to develop new scanning techniques.
• Method development, troubleshooting, maintenance, QC, health and safety and administration will also feature in this role.

About You:As a technical specialist, the successful candidate should be suitably qualified, and bring experience of operating magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to collect high quality images, possessing knowledge in a wide range of scanning sequences. They must also have experience of developing and adhering to health and safety procedures, managing patients from making appointments and collecting medical history, through to preparation for scanning, connecting physiological signal leads and debriefing patients afterwards. HCPC registration would be advantageous for this role.You will have a flexible approach to work and an ability to work on your own initiative. You will have a proactive mindset and have exceptional problem-solving skills. You will be expected to participate in relevant external networks and user groups, attend relevant events/conferences to keep up to date with the latest developments and techniques and share information with colleagues. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service will also be essential in succeeding in this post.If you are enthusiastic about researching at a world leading MR research facility, flexible and committed to providing high customer service, we would love to hear from you.Working at MMU:Working at Manchester Metropolitan University, you will enjoy 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, total Christmas shutdown, a highly competitive Greater Manchester pension scheme, life assurance, enhanced parental leave and much more…How to apply:Please upload a cover letter and your CV detailing how you meet the essential criteria in the attached Job Description.If you would like more information about this post, please get in touch with Technical Services Manager Garry Pheasey ( ) or MR physicist and academic Reader Dr Aneurin Kennerley ( ).Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ+.Documents

Expected salary

£33966 – 38205 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:20:59 GMT

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