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Why choose UK Biobank
UK Biobank are seeking to hire Radiographer to join our team based in Newcastle to play a key role in the biggest research study of its kind ever undertaken.
UK Biobank is quite unique in its great work/life balance offering:
- No ‘on call’
- No night shifts
- Typical 36 hour week (other options available)
- 12 hour shifts per day between 7.30am-8.30pm
- 7 day week with weekend rates
- 30% Salary uplift on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- 15% Salary uplift on Saturdays
- Paid overtime available
- Christmas and Easter shut down
- HCPC fees paid
- Free parking
- Free lunch (on shift)
- USS contributory Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Holiday buy scheme (buy up to 1 week of additional leave per year)
- An additional paid day off for your birthday
- Enhanced family leave
- Life Assurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
Our Centre consists of two Siemens MRI scanners, a 3T Skyra for neuro imaging, (including fMRI), and a 1.5T Aera for cardiac and abdominal imaging. In addition to this, the teams also undertake DEXA and Ultrasound scans of the carotid artery.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
The Radiography Team are responsible for capturing high quality images according to our protocols for the Imaging Enhancement Study. They provide a key role in ensuring they obtain high quality images whilst ensuring ‘incidental findings’ of a potentially serious nature, observed during routine scanning, are reported in accordance with UK Biobank’s policy. Full and comprehensive training provided in all of our modalities which includes MRI, DEXA and ultrasound protocols.
Essential
- Qualified Radiographer
- HCPC Registered
- Passion for research and making a difference
- Graduates welcome to apply
- We are not accepting overseas applications for this role.
Desirable
- MRI Experience
Our passion for diversity and equity means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.
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About UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.
The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.
UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.
