Job summary
This is a wonderful opportunity for an MRI radiographer with significant and varied experience to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment performing advanced MRI scanning.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled MRI radiographer with an extensive background in Neuro, MSK, Upper/Lower GI, Gynaecology, Prostate and Head/Neck MRI with Breast and Whole-Body MRI experience being desirable.
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 and the on-call 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.
We may invite you for an exam prior to offering an interview.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic service and delivering excellent patient care 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 will be responsible for organising the inpatient workflow and liaising with a multi-disciplinary team.
You will be involved in the protocolling of MRI requests.
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:
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.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of MR safety with the ability to investigate and assess implants at 1.5T and 3T
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of NHS experience
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of MRI scanning experience at 1.5T and 3T (such as Neuro and spinal imaging MSK, Abdominal and pelvic imaging & Complex angiography studies)
- Evidence of significant experience in MRI imaging at Band 6 level or above for a minimum of 2 years
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and ability to make adjustments to achieve excellent image quality
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and proficiency in utilising the latest and advanced MRI techniques
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of MR safety with the ability to investigate and assess implants at 1.5T and 3T
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of NHS experience
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of MRI scanning experience at 1.5T and 3T (such as Neuro and spinal imaging MSK, Abdominal and pelvic imaging & Complex angiography studies)
- Evidence of significant experience in MRI imaging at Band 6 level or above for a minimum of 2 years
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and ability to make adjustments to achieve excellent image quality
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and proficiency in utilising the latest and advanced MRI techniques
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)
