Radiographer

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are ready for the challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a unique service as it moves from a research project to a screening program pilot with a view to it becoming a national screening program at the end of the pilot.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

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 5 sites across the UCLH campus. We provide CT, MRI, X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology services.

Person specification

Knowledge and 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
• Previous experience of emergency duties (possibly as a student)
• Evidence of participation in teamwork, both uni- and multi- professional
• Passed fit through an occupational health assessment to perform full duties of the role

Communication

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Willingness to undertake teaching and assessment of students

We are committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or is disadvantaged by requirements that cannot be justified.

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.