Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time Locum position in The Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our friendly multidisciplinary team to support the delivery diagnostic neuroradiology workload in one of London's premiere Teaching Hospital Trusts. A recognised fellowship or appropriate consultant experience in diagnostic neuroradiology is a prerequisite. Experience or an interest in neuro paediatric radiology is desirable but not essential.
CV required with application
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of 21 adult diagnostic neuroradiologists and 7 adult neurointerventional neuroradiologists, fully supported by a thriving and friendly department which has seen significant redevelopment within the past two years. A new dual-energy CT scanner has just been installed as part of a major refurbishment project which also included two new biplane angiography rooms. Replacement of a 1.5T MR and two replacement 3T MR systems with a new interventional MRI suite supporting the delivery of Gamma Knife surgery on site.
UCL is currently redeveloping the former Eastman Dental Hospital site on Grays Inn Road into new centre of excellence for neuroscience.
The new facility will be a a shared MRI unit between UCLH and UCL, with five new state of the art MRI scanners. This will provide additional MR capacity for Queen Square patients and be located in the basement of the building which is due to open in January 2026.
Candidates must hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR in Clinical Radiology by the time of starting in the post. Essential qualifications for this post include at least 18 months subspecialty training in neuroradiology in a recognised centre. The post is offered on a whole-time basis (10 Programmed Activities, on - call 1 in 13 for diagnostic neuroradiology.) Applications for a part-time appointment will be considered.
Applications for a part-time appointment will be considered.
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, experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- General machine learning experience
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
- Interested in research and a commitment to supporting high quality research
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of complex modelling within neuroscience, neuroimaging, or healthcare.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Higher language computer programming including Python
- Knowledge of software development cycles and practices
- Experience of translating science and engineering into real-world solutions
- Experience with common neuroimaging and statistical analysis software packages (e.g. Pandas, SciPy, FSL, SPM, Nibabel, Nilearn, Seaborn, Matplotlib).
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Skills in diagnostic neuroradiology.
Person Specification
Knowledge, experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- General machine learning experience
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
- Interested in research and a commitment to supporting high quality research
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of complex modelling within neuroscience, neuroimaging, or healthcare.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Higher language computer programming including Python
- Knowledge of software development cycles and practices
- Experience of translating science and engineering into real-world solutions
- Experience with common neuroimaging and statistical analysis software packages (e.g. Pandas, SciPy, FSL, SPM, Nibabel, Nilearn, Seaborn, Matplotlib).
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Skills in diagnostic neuroradiology.
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, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
