Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled radiographer to join our rotational radiography team in Neuroradiology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.This post is for a fixed term to provide cover for maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in cross-sectional imaging while working in a specialised hospital. We take pride in the patient care we provide and expect the successful candidate to adopt a patient-centred approach and communicate effectively. You will be part of a truly multidisciplinary team, collaborating with undergraduates, trainee radiologists, surgeons, and junior radiographers, so strong teaching skills are essential.
Our department offers a range of services, including interventional procedures, 3T and 1.5T MRI, CT, angiography, and plain film imaging. We are nearing the completion of an equipment replacement program, having recently installed a dual-energy CT scanner, four MRI scanners, and two angiography rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a new iMRI suite.
We provide a comprehensive cross-sectional training program to support radiographers looking to advance their MRI, CT, and interventional imaging skills. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is actively supported for all staff members.
Participation in extended working hours, weekends, and out-of-hours services is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Neuroradiology Department offers a service to Neurology, Neurosurgery and Stroke.
o The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality, patient care and safety high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours.o The post holder will liaise with the other modalities to ensure that room utilisation is maximised, prioritising patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality ensuring all data inputs on PACS and EHRS are accurately recorded to maintain integrity of data for both patients and the service.o To ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors to the Neuroradiology Departmento To ensure a high standard of patient care and participate in the monitoring of standardso The successful candidate will be expected to participate and lead in departmental and divisional activities such as Health and Safety, Audit, Research, Clinical Governance and investigation of adverse incidents and complaints.
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.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation and providing excellent patient-focused care. NHNN is centrally located within easy reach of the many amenities that London has to offer, catering for a wide and diverse population.
The Trust is one of the designated Hyper-Acute Stroke Units in London and imaging forms an integral part of the patient pathway. The HASU is based at NHNN with an Emergency Stroke Unit accepting patients direct from the community. The Neuroradiology Department has a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment, including 4 MRI scanners (including an intervention MRI suite), 2 CT scanners, 2 Interventional Suites and digital X-ray room, all fully integrated with PACS.
Our Trust values guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other: Safety, Kindness, Improving, Teamwork.
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.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation and providing excellent patient-focused care. NHNN is centrally located within easy reach of the many amenities that London has to offer, catering for a wide and diverse population.
The Trust is one of the designated Hyper-Acute Stroke Units in London and imaging forms an integral part of the patient pathway. The HASU is based at NHNN with an Emergency Stroke Unit accepting patients direct from the community. The Neuroradiology Department has a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment, including 4 MRI scanners (including an intervention MRI suite), 2 CT scanners, 2 Interventional Suites and digital X-ray room, all fully integrated with PACS.
Our Trust values guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other: Safety, Kindness, Improving, Teamwork.
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
- DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Good standard of general education
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Experience within NHS
- SCoR Certificate in the administration of IV injections
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in a wide range of imaging modalities, particularly CT and Angiography
- Experienced in MRI techniques
- Experienced in Neuroradiography
- Experienced in advanced MRI techniques
- Significant post graduation experience of with some cross-sectional experience, demonstrable specialist experience, and knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Good standard of general education
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Experience within NHS
- SCoR Certificate in the administration of IV injections
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in a wide range of imaging modalities, particularly CT and Angiography
- Experienced in MRI techniques
- Experienced in Neuroradiography
- Experienced in advanced MRI techniques
- Significant post graduation experience of with some cross-sectional experience, demonstrable specialist experience, and knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Essential
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)
