Proton Diagnostic Superintendent Radiographer
The closing date is 17 July 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a diagnostic radiographer with MR experience to join the pre-treatment team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Proton Beam Therapy Centre. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and ambitious individual with consistent attention to detail, desire for improvement and a strong team ethic.
As a superintendent radiographer, the post holder will be required to work alongside existing therapeutic radiographers as part of the management team to lead both therapeutic and diagnostic radiographers in the safe operation and efficient running of the pre-treatment area. The pre-treatment area and team operates a mould room for the production of relevant immobilisation equipment as well as a CT and MR scanners, which are used almost exclusively to deliver pre-treatment imaging as well as research in the novel use of MRI for radiotherapy.
The pre-treatment area of the proton beam therapy centre stands out from other radiotherapy and radiology services as being one of the few in the UK to operate as a truly cohesive mixed professional team. In the centre, diagnostic and therapy radiographers work side by side to deliver exceptional patient experience whilst ensuring high standards in radiation and MR safety
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to be responsible for the day to day operational management of the proton pre-treatment areas in accordance with the accredited radiotherapy department quality system and all other professional standards and national guidance. Providing clinical leadership, participating in and supervising pre-treatment procedures across mould room, CT and MRI.
The post holder will require a good level of MR experience and have a good awareness of UK and international MR safety guidelines and legislation in order to be able to lead on MR safety and take on the role of MR Responsible person for the department.
The pre- treatment superintendent team lead on the implementation of new techniques, software and technology to provide a safe and well managed transition from the development stage to clinical operation and the development and optimisation of MRI in PBT and assist in the development and optimisation CT imaging in PBT.
The pre-treatment service is a key stakeholder in the delivery of several important imaging trials within MRRT and all members of the team are expected to contribute to research. The post holder will take the lead on behalf of the pre-treat service in managing current trials and audits.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 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 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
413-96100-CNS-AK
Job locations
PBT Radiotherapy - E00625
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
PBT Radiotherapy - E00625
Manchester
M20 4BX