University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled radiographer to join our team in Neuroradiology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. It's a great opportunity to work in all modalities whilst working in a specialised area. We are proud of the service we provide to patients and would expect the successful candidate to have a patient-centred approach with the ability to communicate effectively. You will be working in a truly multidisciplinary team with undergraduates, trainee radiologists and junior radiographers, so good teaching skills are essential.
The department offers interventional, 3T and 1.5T MRI, CT, angiography and plain film. We are nearing the end of an equipment replacement program and have recently installed a dual energy CT and have replaced 2 MRI scanners and 2 angio rooms with top of the range equipment. In addition, a 5th MRI scanner has been installed. The neuro-interventional service is one of the busiest in the country, leading the field in novel techniques and is internationally validated.
The department offers support for CPD and all staff are actively supported in this area.
Participation in an extended working day, weekend and out of hours service is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Neuroradiology Department offers a service to Neurology, Neurosurgery and Stroke. 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. They will be responsible for the organisation of workload and supervision of junior staff for a designated modality on a rotational basis, providing ongoing tuition and mentoring for junior staff. They will be expected to support and deputise for the superintendent radiographers when required. 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 in order to maintain integrity of data for both patients and the service. To ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors to the Neuroradiology Department. To ensure a high standard of patient care and participate in the monitoring of standards. 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:
* 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.
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 responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* DCR, BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
* HPC State Registration
* Good standard of general education
* Evidence of CPD
* Good understanding of the legislation relating to the post
* SCoR Certificate in the administration of iv injections
* Pg Cert in Cross-sectional imaging
Experience
* Experience in a wide range of imaging modalities, particularly CT and Angiography
* Experienced in MRI techniques
* Significant post-graduation experience with demonstrable specialist experience and knowledge
* Ability to perform specialised imaging single-handedly
* First line management
* Evidence of supervisory experience
* Evidence of a teaching/training role
* Involvement in Quality Assurance and Clinical Audit
* Evidence of responsibility for a process or function
* Experienced in Neuroradiography
* Experienced in advanced MRI techniques
* Experience in research work
* NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
* Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption
* Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year, inclusive of HCAS
Reference number
309-UCLH-5755
Job locations
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
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