University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Neuro-radiology Services

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Job summary

UCLH are seeking an outstanding leader to join the largest Division in UCLH, Queen Square, which incorporates the UK's largest tertiary neuroscience centre and the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM).

Main duties of the job

As the Head of Neuro-radiology Services in the Queen Square Division you will work with a high performing team to ensure high quality, efficient, timely and patient-focused clinical radiology services. With a track-record of delivering demanding agendas, you will lead your team in providing exceptional clinical support. The role covers outpatient and inpatient services across medical and surgical directorates. The post holder will have responsibility of delivery and performance of both clinical and administration teams as well as supporting the business planning and business case development for the division.

The role will have a specific focus on the Neuro-radiology aspects of the Grays Inn Road project and completion of the NHNN Neuro-radiology refurbishment. Therefore, we are seeking ambitious, motivated and driven candidates with either a clinical radiology background or previous expertise in managing a radiology service in order to deliver upon the vast opportunities this role presents.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of Englan

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£78,163 to £88,884 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-2943

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Recent Management courses / training Post graduate Masters

Desirable

  • BSc or Dip equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
  • HPC Registered
  • Degree / Diploma

Experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of significant continuous post registration clinical experience
  • Previous specialist related publications

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Communication
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Experience of managing a team to include recruitment selection and appraisal at Band 8a/8b level
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent employee management and motivation skills across multiple sites
  • Ability to reflect/ question/evaluate own practice (evidence of CPD)
  • Experience of leading a student training programme Ability to adapt and contribute to organisational change

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching on degree (or higher level) / professional course

Financial Management

Essential

  • Experience of business planning and effectively managing a budget
  • Proven finance skills and budget management
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Recent Management courses / training Post graduate Masters

Desirable

  • BSc or Dip equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
  • HPC Registered
  • Degree / Diploma

Experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of significant continuous post registration clinical experience
  • Previous specialist related publications

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Communication
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Experience of managing a team to include recruitment selection and appraisal at Band 8a/8b level
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent employee management and motivation skills across multiple sites
  • Ability to reflect/ question/evaluate own practice (evidence of CPD)
  • Experience of leading a student training programme Ability to adapt and contribute to organisational change

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching on degree (or higher level) / professional course

Financial Management

Essential

  • Experience of business planning and effectively managing a budget
  • Proven finance skills and budget management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Divisional Manager

Roisin OConnell

roisin.oconnell1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£78,163 to £88,884 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-2943

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG


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