Job summary
We are recruiting a fixed term (31st March 2025) Research Reporting Radiographer at Band 8a with post graduate reporting qualification(s) to join our team. The team is led by consultant reporting radiographers and the service is growing rapidly.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated radiographer to apply for a role with ringfenced research and reporting, directly contributing to service as an advanced clinical practitioner and the evidence base underpinning radiographic practice.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, maintain self-audit and contribute to departmental and system wide CPD sessions. The post is in support of LungIMPACT, examining the use of artificial intelligence triage of chest X-rays. You will be expected to participate in both the learning and teaching components of the Academy.
The Imaging Department has close working relationships with ED, Respiratory as well as providing a busy service to GP patients, including a reporting radiographer-led Straight to CT pathway for GP patients attending for Chest X-ray.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, highly motivated radiographer with reporting qualification(s) and a keen interest in this area. Applicants require excellent verbal and written communication skills and a patient centred approach.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting role for a dedicated and enthusiastic reporting radiographer with post graduate reporting qualification(s).
You will be required to interpret radiographs within your scope of practise and provide a written clinical report for the referring clinician. You will be able to report examinations requested by GPs, ED and Trust clinicians. This will require communication of significant and unexpected findings as required and in line with trust policy.
The clinical role is job planned to include Direct Clinical Care (DCC) via rostered reporting sessions, along with research time and Supplementary Professional Activities (SPA) to fulfil the 4 pillars of Advanced Clinical Practise. Working closely with the consultant radiographer and principal investigator, regional and national stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver LungMPACT trial at UCLH examining the impact of artificial intelligence triage of chest X-rays on the time to diagnosis of lung cancer.
You will also be participating in REALMs and teaching, both informal and formal as we build our collaborative North Central London Imaging Academy with other Imaging colleagues in the ICS, excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
There will be the opportunity to report from home in the future as the digital diagnostics programme rolls out across NCL and in agreement with your line manager. There is also the opportunity to support backlog reduction by working additional hours as required
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:
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. The trust provides first-class acute and specialist services to patients both locally and from throughout the UK and abroad.Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses.
The Radiology directorate is in the Imaging Division which also includes Nuclear Medicine. The Division is in Surgery and Cancer Board which is led by the Medical Director. Radiology services are provided at 5 sites across the UCLH campus. We provide CT, MRI, X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology services.
You will be responsible to the consultant reporting radiographers who have national regional and academic components to their role and are supportive of supportive of education and development, as well as encouraging publications, and participation in research and audit.
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.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. The trust provides first-class acute and specialist services to patients both locally and from throughout the UK and abroad.Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses.
The Radiology directorate is in the Imaging Division which also includes Nuclear Medicine. The Division is in Surgery and Cancer Board which is led by the Medical Director. Radiology services are provided at 5 sites across the UCLH campus. We provide CT, MRI, X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology services.
You will be responsible to the consultant reporting radiographers who have national regional and academic components to their role and are supportive of supportive of education and development, as well as encouraging publications, and participation in research and audit.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Accredited postgraduate reporting qualification
- Evidence of post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level
- Evidence that knowledge of general imaging techniques is up to date.
- Evidence of the ability to critically analyse radiographs
Desirable
- Masters
- Good Clinical Practice Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
- Evidence of significant experience in reporting
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
- Understanding NHS research governance and GCP
- Audit Lead
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio Reflective in practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Accredited postgraduate reporting qualification
- Evidence of post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level
- Evidence that knowledge of general imaging techniques is up to date.
- Evidence of the ability to critically analyse radiographs
Desirable
- Masters
- Good Clinical Practice Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
- Evidence of significant experience in reporting
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
- Understanding NHS research governance and GCP
- Audit Lead
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio Reflective in practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
