MRI Band 6 Radiographer

at  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled radiographer to join our team in Neuroradiology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. It’s a great opportunity to work in MRI whilst working in a specialised hospital. We are proud of the service we provide to patients and would expect the successful candidate to have a patient centred approach with the ability to communicate effectively. You will be working in a truly multidisciplinary team with undergraduates, trainee radiologists, surgeons and junior radiographers so good teaching skills are essential.
The department offers interventional, 3T and 1.5T MRI, CT, angiography and plain film. We are in the middle of an equipment replacement program and have recently installed a dual energy CT, 3 MRI scanners and 2 angio rooms with top of the range equipment. With a new iMRI suite currently being installed.
The department has a comprehensive MRI training program to support radiographers who wish to build on their existing MRI skills. The department offers support for CPD and all staff are actively supported in this area.
Participation in an extended working day, weekend and out of hours service is essential.
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 in order 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
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
To produce high quality images adapting technique when required to suit the needs of the patient, keeping radiation dose as low as reasonably practicable.
To undertake comprehensive assessment and appropriate examination of patients including those with diverse/complex/multi pathological presentation. This may necessitate the use of advanced investigative and analytical skills to assess, and evaluate different imaging options to obtain the best outcome for the patient.
To liaise with referrers when clarification regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination is required.
To work in accordance with the IRR(17)/IR(ME)R 2017 legislation and the Local Rules for Radiation Protection and MRI safety
Undertake complex neuroimaging techniques
To work effectively to provide the optimum level of service, with an unpredictable workload.
To fully assess images produced following examination, and ensure that any necessary additional imaging is undertaken within a single patient attendance where possible.
To expedite the reporting of images where an abnormality that would affect patient management has been detected
To work, without supervision, taking legal responsibility and accountability for all aspects of work.
To use equipment in the correct manner at all times and report faults appropriately, removing from use if required
To take a lead role in clinical audit
Appraise junior staff and participate in the recruitment process
Please see full JD and person spec for further information
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation and providing excellent patient-focused care. NHNN is centrally located within easy reach of the many amenities that London has to offer, catering for a wide and diverse population.
The Trust is one of the designated Hyper-Acute Stroke Units in London and imaging forms an integral part of the patient pathway. The HASU is based at NHNN with an Emergency Stroke Unit accepting patients direct from the community. The Neuroradiology Department has a comprehensive range of state of the art equipment, including 4 MRI scanners (including an intervention MRI suite), 2 CT scanners, 2 Interventional Suites and digital X-ray room, all fully integrated with PACS
Our Trust values guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other: Safety, Kindness, Improving,Teamwork.
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 – 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.
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

Please refer the Job description for details