Job summaryWe 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.Main duties of the jobThe 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 serviceTo ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors to the Neuroradiology DepartmentTo ensure a high standard of patient care and participate in the monitoring of standardsThe 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 complaintsAbout usUniversity 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 NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor 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.Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssentialDCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalentHPC State RegistrationGood standard of general educationEvidence of CPDDesirableExperience within NHSSCoR Certificate in the administration of IV injectionsExperienceEssentialExperience in a wide range of imaging modalities, particularly CT and AngiographyExperienced in MRI techniquesExperienced in NeuroradiographyExperienced in advanced MRI techniquesSignificant post graduation experience of with some cross-sectional experience, demonstrable specialist experience, and knowledgeNHS ExperienceSkills and AbilitiesEssentialComputer literacyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNational Hospital for Neurology & NeurosurgeryQueen SquareLondonWC1N 3BGEmployer's websitehttps://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)