Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic radiographers to join our progressive, supportive and friendly department at a major teaching hospital, in the heart of Central London.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic senior radiographer with sophisticated communication skills and a patient-centred approach. You will need to have significant experience in CT scanning and extensive general radiographic experience. You are required to hold demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates & junior staff and there is a wide range of clinical.We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
The department is keen to facilitate continual professional development whilst working in a supportive and progressive team. All staff are actively supported in this area.
The post holder would need participate in the Out of Hours Roster.
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.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting role for a dedicated and enthusiastic radiographer developed organisational skills that will enable you to manage a varied workload ensuring safe and clinical practices.
You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic service whilst maintaining a safe working Imaging environment.
Assess referrals or request form, and justify under radiographic regulations and locally agreed protocols.
To prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality.
You will be responsible for help organising the patient workflow and liaising with a multi-disciplinary team.
You will be compliant with IR(ME)R 2017 in your daily imaging.
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 informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This post is also available as an 18 and a 12 month secondments which was recently advertised separately. If you are interested in both the permanent and the fixed-term contracts, and have already applied for the fixed term posts, please do not submit your application twice. You will be then invited to discuss your preferences at the interview stage, and you are welcome to state your interest for both in your application for this post.
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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This post is also available as an 18 and a 12 month secondments which was recently advertised separately. If you are interested in both the permanent and the fixed-term contracts, and have already applied for the fixed term posts, please do not submit your application twice. You will be then invited to discuss your preferences at the interview stage, and you are welcome to state your interest for both in your application for this post.
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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- State Registration
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
- Evidence of significant experience in CT imaging
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
- Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection
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
- Evidence of supervision of students
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- State Registration
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
- Evidence of significant experience in CT imaging
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
- Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection
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
- 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).
