Radiographer (Breast Imaging Specialist)

Job Summary At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skill within the imaging department of one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programs ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills and its commitment to staff health and wellbeing. University College Hospital, part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, has a reputation for innovation, research and providing excellent patient‑focused care. The hospital sites are situated in the heart of the West end within easy reach of the many amenities that London has to offer. Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work and in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, this post is restricted to female applicants only. This constitutes a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR). Main Duties of the Job To assist with the running of the Breast imaging Service. To assist Radiologists during interventional procedures. To assist Radiographers during Interventional Procedures. To prepare patients for their examinations. To teach junior members of staff and students. To perform high quality Breast Radiographs. 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. 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 Responsibilities We are looking to recruit a radiographer with sophisticated communication skills and a patient‑centred approach who is interested in a career in breast imaging. You will need to have extensive general radiographic experience. The successful candidate will gain experience in a systematic one‑stop breast clinic, cold lists and biopsies at the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The candidate must be HCPC registered and will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Certificate of Professional Practice in Mammography. You must be capable and willing to work to the highest standards. As a department, we are very supportive of role development, currently we have mammographers who report as well as perform breast biopsies and a Consultant Mammographer running One‑Stop Clinics and cold lists. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH is the top trust to work at in England – the most recent NHS staff survey shows 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. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential: BSc or Diploma in Radiography Essential: State Registration Desirable: Evidence of relevant specialist post‑degree or diploma courses for Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential: Evidence of a range of post‑qualification clinical experience Essential: Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit Desirable: Evidence of experience in Mammography Desirable: Evidence of significant experience to rotate between specialist areas Skills and Abilities Essential: Evidence of participation in QA and maintenance of agreed standards Essential: Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients. Essential: Computer literacy Essential: Ability to safely use a wide range of manual handling equipment as provided by the Trust Desirable: Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. Employer Details Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address: University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU Website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr