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Table 4 Estimated staffing mix needed for a single imaging centre

From: Imaging in population science: cardiovascular magnetic resonance in 100,000 participants of UK Biobank - rationale, challenges and approaches

Staff role and grade

Responsibility

Number

Manager (NHS Band 9)

Day-to-day management, training, support, efficient operation of the centre, participant assessment

3

Radiographer (NHS Band 8)

Brain/cardiac/abdominal MR imaging

10

Technician (NHS Band 6)

DXA and 3D carotid ultrasound

3

Receptionist

Participant welcome, registration and visit coordination

5

  1. Staff “number” refers a pool of staff working shifts to cover 14 hour day and seven day week operation.