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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-6368
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University College London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£35,964 - £43,780 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/06/2025 23:59

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Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 5

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic radiographers to join our progressive, supportive, and friendly department in a major teaching hospital, in the heart of Central London. 

As we offer a wide range of services, this is an excellent opportunity to learn new clinical skills and broaden your current skill base whilst working in a supportive team. As a department, we are very supportive of role development; currently we have radiographers reporting in Axial/Appendicular, Chest and Abdominal X-ray;  Mammography; Upper GI and Urological Fluoroscopy. Radiographers are also inserting PICC lines; undertaking Barium Swallow lists and running the CT Colonography lists across the Service.

We are looking to recruit 3rd Year City St George's University of London radiographer undergraduates with UCLH placements who have sophisticated communication skills and a patient-centred approach. You will need to have extensive general radiographic experience. You are required to hold demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates & junior staff.

The successful candidates will gain experience in a wide range of General Radiography including essential participation of the Out of hours rota with rotation through other Trust satellite units including the Macmillan Cancer Centre, Westmoreland street hospital & Grafton Way Hospital.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting role for a dedicated and enthusiastic radiographer with a desire to enhance existing skills and knowledge.

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

You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service. Good communication skills and excellent team working abilities are essential for this post.
You will be carrying out a variety of radiographic examinations whilst complying with Ionisation Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 2017.
You will need assist with the supervision of student radiographers on study placement with the Trust and junior staff.

You should have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work, good organisational skills that will enable you to manage workflow and support your patients.

Working for our organisation

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. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

 

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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? 

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc or Diploma in Radiography (or expected within next 6 months)
  • State Registration (or expected within next 6 months)
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
  • Evidence that knowledge of general radiographic techniques is up to date

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Range of radiographic experience gained as a student or in first post
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with students

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate awareness of advocacy for patients
  • Good Understanding of Legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection.
  • Evidence of understanding or participation in QA Programme
  • Evidence of participation in teamwork, both uni- and multi- professional
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of emergency duties (possibly as a student)

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to undertake teaching and assessment of students

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised

Essential criteria
  • Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ben Cooper
Job title
ED Reporting Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]
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