About this role
Job summary
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 MRI whilst working in a specialised hospital. 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, surgeons and junior radiographers so good teaching skills are essential.
The department offers interventional MRI 3T and 1.5T MRI, CT, angiography and plain film. We have recently replaced one of our four 3T MRI scanners with a new Siemens Vida.In addition to this, at the end of 2027, we will be opening a new MRI scanning facility with four Siemens CIMA-X and one Vida MRI scanner. This facility is a collaboration between Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Dementia Research Institute and The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH.
The department has a comprehensive MRI training program to support radiographers who wish to build on their existing MRI skills. 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.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 They will be responsible for the organisation of workload and supervision of junior staff for a designated modality on a rotational basis, providing on-going tuition and mentoring for junior staff.o They will be expected to support and deputise for the superintendent radiographers when required.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 in order to maintain integrity of data for both patients and the serviceo 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:
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 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To produce high quality images adapting technique when required to suit the needs of the patient, keeping radiation dose as low as reasonably practicable. To undertake comprehensive assessment and appropriate examination of patients including those with diverse/complex/multi pathological presentation. This may necessitate the use of advanced investigative and analytical skills to assess, and evaluate different imaging options to obtain the best outcome for the patient. To liaise with referrers when clarification regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination is required. To work in accordance with the IRR(17)/IR(ME)R 2017 legislation and the Local Rules for Radiation Protection and MRI safety Undertake complex neuroimaging techniques To work effectively to provide the optimum level of service, with an unpredictable workload. To fully assess images produced following examination, and ensure that any necessary additional imaging is undertaken within a single patient attendance where possible. To expedite the reporting of images where an abnormality that would affect patient management has been detected To work, without supervision, taking legal responsibility and accountability for all aspects of work. To use equipment in the correct manner at all times and report faults appropriately, removing from use if required To take a lead role in clinical audit Appraise junior staff and participate in the recruitment process
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 Good understanding of the legislation relating to the post Excellent written communication skills Experience in NHS setting
Desirable
SCoR Certificate in the administration of iv injections Pg Cert in Cross-sectional imaging
Experience Essential
Experience in a wide range of imaging modalities, particularly CT and Angiography Experienced in MRI techniques Significant post graduation experience of with demonstrable specialist experience and knowledge Ability to perform specialised imaging single handedly Evidence of supervisory experience
Desirable
Experienced in Neuroradiography Experience in research work
Skills and Abilities Essential
Very highly developed hand/eye co-ordination
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)