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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-6728
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Town
London
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/09/2025 23:59

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MRI Band 6 Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Job overview

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 state of the art equipment including 3T MRI (3/4) and 1.5T MRI, CT (2) Interventional MRI, angiography (2) and plain film. 
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 and weekends is essential, but no on-call.

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. 
• 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
 

 

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 and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • DCR ®, BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
  • HPC State Registration
  • Good standard of general education
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Experience within NHS
Desirable criteria
  • SCoR Certificate in the administration of IV injections
  • Good understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to the post

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post graduate experience
  • Experience in angiography
  • Experience in CT
  • Experience of MR
  • Experience in cross-sectional imaging
  • Ability to work unaided
  • Involvement in Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of responsibility for a process or function within the department
Desirable criteria
  • Neuroradiographic experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Computer literacy

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Lisa Strycharczuk
Job title
Band 6 MRI Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
UCLH Team
Telephone
Helpdesk 02037582060
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