Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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?
Job description
Job 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
- 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
- Range of radiographic experience gained as a student or in first post
Desirable
- Experience of working with students
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Previous experience of emergency duties (possibly as a student)
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessment of students
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Range of radiographic experience gained as a student or in first post
Desirable
- Experience of working with students
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Previous experience of emergency duties (possibly as a student)
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessment of students
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
