Job summary
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), Queen Square, is the UK's largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital. It provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis, treatment and care of all conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system and muscles. Together with its neighbour, the Institute of Neurology, it is a major international centre for research and training.
The interventional service at NHNN offers a wide range of treatments to patients with neurovascular abnormalities including AVM, Aneurysm and acute stroke. We also offer treatment for spinal disorders including vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and spinal injections.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a superintendent radiographer to manage the angiography/interventional suites at NHNN acting as a focus for the multidisciplinary neurovascular team. As the superintendent radiographer, you would be expected to lead the team of radiographers and develop the service provided by this busy speciality. The successful candidate would manage the day to day activity in the angiography suites and would be expected to step into the role of operational superintendent radiographer to cover leave and to deal with a variety of management tasks. The successful candidate will have extensive experience within the NHS as well as excellent leadership, organisation and training skills and must be able to liaise with colleagues at all levels. This post offers an excellent opportunity to maintain clinical practice whilst developing management skills.
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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 England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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 England.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Evidence of post registration study and CPD
- Post registration qualification (professional or managerial) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- SCoR Certificate in the administration of iv injections
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in a wide range of specialist radiographic techniques including angiography
- First line management experience
- Evidence of supervisory experience
- Evidence of a teaching / training role with the ability to train, motivate and develop staff
- Involvement in Clinical Audit
- Experience in departmental administration
- Experience in research work
- Knowledge of government policies relating to the NHS.
Desirable
- Experienced in Neuroradiography
- Technical knowledge of equipment and quality assurance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
- Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail
- Effective communication and teaching skills
- An organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to use initiative.
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Project Management processes
Communication
Essential
- Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
- Able to function within a team as team leader or team member
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Proven leadership qualities
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Evidence of post registration study and CPD
- Post registration qualification (professional or managerial) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- SCoR Certificate in the administration of iv injections
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in a wide range of specialist radiographic techniques including angiography
- First line management experience
- Evidence of supervisory experience
- Evidence of a teaching / training role with the ability to train, motivate and develop staff
- Involvement in Clinical Audit
- Experience in departmental administration
- Experience in research work
- Knowledge of government policies relating to the NHS.
Desirable
- Experienced in Neuroradiography
- Technical knowledge of equipment and quality assurance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
- Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail
- Effective communication and teaching skills
- An organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to use initiative.
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Project Management processes
Communication
Essential
- Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
- Able to function within a team as team leader or team member
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Proven leadership qualities
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery Queen Square (UCLH)
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
