Job summary
This is a wonderful opportunity for a radiographer with significant and variedexperience to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment performing range of MRIscanning. The candidate should have extensive CT experience and MRI experienceis desirable.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled radiographer to join the MRI team where you will undertake a wide variety of MRI scans including Neuro, MSK, Upper/Lower GI, Gynaecology, Prostate, Head/Neck MRI, Breast and Whole-Body MRI.
You will need to be team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates, trainee radiologists and trainee MRI radiographers.
The clinical range of patient presentations is wide and we would expect the successful applicant to communicate effectively, with a patient centred approach.
Participation in the MRI extended week rota is essential as is a desire to develop your MRI skills and abilities.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic MRI service whilst maintaining a safe working MRI environment.
You will assist in providing an efficient MRI service which will include the MRI scanning alongside its associated administration duties.
You should have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work, exceptional organisational skills that will enable you to manage a varied workload ensuring safe and clinical practices.
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.
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant courses for Continuing Professional Development
- Competency of a SOR or UCLH recognised certificate for the administration of IV injections
- Excellent written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of post qualification clinical experience
- Evidence of 2 years' experience in cross-sectional imaging
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students & trainees to required standard
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality assurance
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in MRI
- Evidence of previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to critically analyse radiographs
- Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Evidence of adaptability to challenging workload, patient conditions/troubleshooting
- Evidence of demonstrating the trust values
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of supervision of students
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant courses for Continuing Professional Development
- Competency of a SOR or UCLH recognised certificate for the administration of IV injections
- Excellent written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of post qualification clinical experience
- Evidence of 2 years' experience in cross-sectional imaging
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students & trainees to required standard
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality assurance
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in MRI
- Evidence of previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to critically analyse radiographs
- Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Evidence of adaptability to challenging workload, patient conditions/troubleshooting
- Evidence of demonstrating the trust values
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of supervision of students
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 Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
