Senior Radiographer

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Job overview

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 develop their existing skill set to become one of the radiographic team supporting CT rotating through UCLH Satellite Sites.

The role involves participation in the out of hours (OOH) 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 five 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.

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.

The post holder is required:
• To perform a wide range of radiographic procedures across a variety of complex clinical presentations and pathologies, including CT scans to a required standard.
• To prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality.
• To ensure that all data inputs are accurately recorded in order to maintain the integrity of data for both patients and service.
• To provide professional support, supervision and assistance to qualified radiographers and other staff in service delivery and personal development.
• To ensure professional practice, and that of the service, is maintained and extended through participation in Continuous Professional Development.

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 - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*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.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Evidence of CT experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• 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

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Evidence of supervision of students

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)

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

Essential criteria

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

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.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

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

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• Job Description (PDF, 397.8KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)