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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-7715
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Town
London
Salary
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/04/2026 23:59

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Rotational Band 6 Radiograher

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled radiographer to join our rotational radiography team in Neuroradiology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in cross-sectional imaging while working in a specialised hospital. We take pride in the patient care we provide and expect the successful candidate to adopt a patient-centred approach and communicate effectively. You will be part of a truly multidisciplinary team, collaborating with undergraduates, trainee radiologists, surgeons, and junior radiographers, so strong teaching skills are essential.
 
The department offers interventional, 3T and 1.5T MRI, CT, interventional angiography and plain film. We are nearing the end of an equipment replacement program and have recently installed our 5th MRI scanner.  In addition, a replacement X-Ray room is planned in the next financial year.  
The neuro-interventional service is one of the busiest in the country, leading the field in novel techniques and is internationally validated, providing a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service. 
 
We provide a comprehensive cross-sectional training program to support radiographers looking to advance their MRI, CT, and interventional imaging skills. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is actively supported for all staff members.
 
Participation in extended working hours, weekends, and out-of-hours services is essential.

 

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 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. 

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.

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. 

 This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. 

 Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* 

*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 second year in a row.  

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.  

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. 

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
Desirable criteria
  • Experience within NHS
  • SCoR Certificate in the administration of IV injections

Experience

Essential criteria
  • NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a wide range of imaging modalities, particularly CT and Angiography
  • Experienced in MRI techniques
  • Experienced in Neuroradiography
  • Experienced in advanced MRI techniques
  • Significant post graduation experience of with some cross-sectional experience, demonstrable specialist experience, and knowledge

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
David Mcguinness
Job title
Operational Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
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