Table 4.

Estimated staffing mix needed for a single imaging centre

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

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