Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic radiographers to join our progressive, supportive, and friendly department in a major teaching hospital, in the heart of Central London. As we offer a wide range of services, this is an excellent opportunity to learn new clinical skills and broaden your current skill base whilst working in a supportive team. As a department, we are very supportive of role development; currently we have radiographers reporting in Axial/Appendicular, Chest and Abdominal X-ray; Mammography; Upper GI and Urological Fluoroscopy. Radiographers are also inserting PICC lines; undertaking Barium Swallow lists and running the CT Colonography lists across the Service. We are looking to recruit radiographers who have sophisticated communication skills and a patient-centred approach. You will need to have extensive general radiographic experience. You are required to hold demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates & junior staff. The Radiology directorate is within 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 in addition to a 24/7 ED Imaging Service.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting role for a dedicated and enthusiastic radiographer with a desire to enhance existing skills and knowledge.

You will be providing a high-quality diagnostic service whilst maintaining a safe working Imaging environment.

You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service. Good communication skills and excellent team working abilities are essential for this post.You will be carrying out a variety of radiographic examinations whilst complying with Ionisation Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 2017.You will need assist with the supervision of student radiographers on study placement with the Trust and junior staff.

You should have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work, good organisational skills that will enable you to manage workflow and support your patients.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • Range of radiographic experience gained as a student or in first post

Desirable

  • Experience of working with students

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrate awareness of advocacy for patients
  • Good Understanding of Legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection.
  • Evidence of understanding or participation in QA Programme
  • Evidence of participation in teamwork, both uni- and multi- professional

Desirable

  • Previous experience of emergency duties (possibly as a student)

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent written communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake teaching and assessment of students

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised

Essential

  • Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.

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 (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).

Closing Date: 07 April 2026

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