We are looking for a dynamic, values led and patient focused radiographer. The role requires good communication skills as you would need liaise with multi-disciplinary teams across two sites screening the public for lung cancer.You will need to be team orientated with demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates & junior staff. The successful candidate will rotate through UCLH Satellite Sites and will report to the CT Superintendent Radiographer.

The role involves participation in the out of hours rota leading a small team of staff and delivering OOH CT Service.

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 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. UCLH is one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an International reputation and a tradition of innovation. The Trust provides first-class acute and specialist services to patients both locally and from throughout the UK and abroad. UCLH services are provided across five satellite sites on the UCLH campus

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting role for a dedicated and enthusiastic radiographer

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 providing a high-quality diagnostic service whilst maintaining a safe working Imaging environment.

You will be responsible for help organising the patient workflow and liaising with a multi-disciplinary team.

You will ensure adherence to IR(ME)R 2017 across the department.

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.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Radiography
• State Registration
• Evidence of relevant specialist post- degree or diploma courses for Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a range of post qualification clinical experience
• Evidence of significant experience to rotate between specialist areas
• Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit

Desirable

• Evidence of CT experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of participation in QA and maintenance of agreed standards
• Computer literacy
• Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
• Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students to required standard
• Ability to safely use a wide range of manual handling equipment as provided by the Trust

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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309-UCLH-2936