Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main duties and responsibilities The post holder is expected to troubleshoot patient care or technical issues in all pre-treatment areas. In conjunction with the MR safety expert (MRSE), lead on MR safety and assume role of MR responsible person for proton beam therapy (PBT), managing quality system documentation, training resources and information relating to MR Safety. In conjunction with the MRSE, provide timely and appropriate advice relating to MR safety for, staff and patients within the PBT service. To work with all radiographers, Christie medical physics, clinical specialists, radiologists and dosimetrists leading in the development, optimisation and maintenance of MR imaging sequences.



To supervise, instruct and take part in pre-treatment imaging for radiotherapy planning of patients for radiotherapy/proton therapy and make decisions pertaining to patient care and treatment. To supervise, instruct and take part in production of required immobilisation of patients for radiotherapy/proton therapy. To supervise, instruct and take part in the cannulation of radiotherapy planning patients and administration of radiographic contrast. Recognise normal anatomy and pathological appearances in order to make analytical judgement on imaging and treatment actions, acting as an expert in MR imaging.



To assess the more complex patients with regards to their immediate & future planned pathway, seeking medical advice when necessary. To be pro-active in the development and implementation of evidence based clinical practice in line with local and national initiatives, facilitating changes in service where necessary. To act as an expert resource on pre-treatment imaging and planning equipment and software as well as oncology management systems. Providing support and advice as appropriate.



Be pro-active in the maintenance, improvement and development of their competence and those of the pre-treatment team. To provide technical advice in the evaluation, procurement and introduction of new techniques, procedures and equipment. To be responsible for the equipment in the work area, ensuring that fault reporting and handover procedures are followed, working closely with medical physics and technical services staff to ensure that repairs and routine servicing of equipment is carried out with minimal disruption to service provision. To work closely with the other Superintendents and the Quality manager, to monitor the work across the service in order to maintain high quality service delivery and professional standards, helping to further develop and maintain the accredited Quality Management System.



Take a lead role in reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures. Ensuring all errors in pre-treatment areas are reported in a timely manner in accordance with current departmental policy. To continually assess and monitor risk in their practice and that of others, challenging others as appropriate. In depth knowledge of MHRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance, Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use (2021) and to act as an expert resource in interpretation of the guidance and legislation for MRI with regards standard operating procedures and error reporting.



Knowledge of UK radiation legislation IRR 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000 and to act as an expert resource in interpretation of the legislation with regards standard operating procedures and error reporting. Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Manual Handling Operations regulations 1992. Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on call. Supervisory and Managerial To provide specialist advice to the Clinical Director radiotherapy and Clinical Service Lead and Principal radiographers on technical features and applications of MR.



Act as an advocate for The Christie at national forums and vendor meetings providing representation of PBT and PBT pre-treatment across the radiotherapy, radiology and wider medical professional network, presenting and a range of events and training courses. To keep up to date with best practice and national guidance in MR imaging and MRRT locally and nationally and disseminate to the team. To establish and maintain good communication links between multi-disciplinary team. Promote opportunities for team development and individual role enhancement.



To provide leadership, supervision, advice and support for rotation staff working in PBT pre-treatment to ensure the highest standards of practice are maintained. Professional responsibility and supervision of diagnostic radiographers working within PBT pre-treatment including annual personal development reviews. To initiate preliminary discussion with patients, relatives, visitors and other professional disciplines in regards to complaints, failures and feedback. Teaching and Training To ensure all the training needs associated with new developments are recognised and to put into place the mechanisms to meet them.



To provide training, and expert advice on cannulation and administration of IV radiographic contrast and emergency drugs. Use technical expertise to induct and train staff in pre-treatment areas, ensuring competencies are attained in a timely manner. Be responsible for a portfolio of personal development reviews of junior staff. Ensuring the team supervise and manage pre-registration student training in accordance with trust/university policy.



Ensuring all team members in designated area are capable and have requisite competencies and have up to date essential training. Ensure all MR and MRRT training requirements with regards to guidance and legislation are met and maintained. To ensure that opportunities for clinical audit and research and development are identified and that staff are encouraged to participate in relevant projects. Responsibilities for human resources To work closely with the other Superintendent and Principal Radiographers to ensure the most effective use of staffing resources across the department.



Active role in managing inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards for students or employees. Participating in investigation process and providing evidence. To work closely with the Radiotherapy Manager, Principal Radiographers, Pretreatment and/or Treatment Delivery Superintendents to monitor the work across the service in order to maintain high quality service delivery and professional standards. Applying disciplinary and or capability policies where necessary.



Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff through chairing of appointment panels, completion of paperwork and liaison with Human Resources and Occupational Health departments to ensure successful employment of candidates. Research Lead, supervise and/or undertake an active role in research, development, improvement and implementation of new techniques and practices within the department assessing results and impacts. Working alongside The Christie research and development team to ensure management and maintenance of all MR clinical trials and audits within PBT. Work with relevant stakeholder to ensure safe and effective implementation of MR imaging studies within the PBT service.



Manage all relevant training in relation to research and development projects or clinical trials. Maintaining links with The Christie research and development team, attending relevant meetings and training. This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the post holder.