Rotational Band 7 Radiographer

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• 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.
• They will be responsible for the organisation of workload and supervision of junior staff for a designated modality on a rotational basis, providing on-going tuition and mentoring for junior staff.
• They will be expected to support and deputise for the superintendent radiographers when required.
• 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, 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
  
  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.

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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? 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 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.