Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-7637
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £37,259 - £45,356 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 5
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Job overview
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
- State Registration
- 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.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Eleanor Vella
- Job title
- Deputy Operations Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
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