Band 5 Radiographer - CT (Targeted Lung Health Check)
We are recruiting a Band 5 Radiographer to join our CT team delivering low-dose CT as part of the Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme. This patient-facing role supports a safe, efficient and compassionate CT screening service. The patient cohort are people who may feel anxious about attending, the scan or possible outcomes.
The post holder will be based primarily within the TLHC low-dose CT service across two sites, including sessions at Finchley Memorial Hospital. You will undertake TLHC examinations to agreed protocols, maintaining diagnostic image quality, radiation dose optimisation, patient safety, privacy and dignity.
The role may include non-contrast CT duties across UCLH CT services and satellite sites, according to service need, local entitlement and competency. This Band 5 post does not include contrast-enhanced CT examinations, IV cannulation or IV contrast administration.
You will be supported to develop CT skills while contributing to the teaching and day-to-day support of student radiographers and Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (APs). The department actively supports CPD and progression within a supportive CT service.
The role is worked over four 10 hour duties per week with an associated non working day in week. There is no out-of-hours commitment associated with this post.
Undertake TLHC low-dose CT examinations to a high diagnostic standard, ensuring patient safety, dignity and a positive experience.
Assess and justify referrals within local entitlement in line with IR(ME)R 2017, local protocols and radiographic regulations; escalate complex or non-standard cases appropriately.
Select and adapt protocols to match clinical indications and patient needs, including patients with limited mobility or communication needs.
Support day-to-day coordination of the patient pathway, prioritising workload to maintain efficiency and service quality.
Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team to resolve issues, improve flow and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Participate in any rotational CT sessions within competency, undertaking non-contrast CT duties only and escalating contrast-enhanced CT, IV cannulation or IV contrast administration requirements to appropriately trained senior staff.
Contribute to teaching, supervision and day-to-day support of student radiographers and Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (APs) within scope of practice.
Maintain accurate records on relevant systems (e.g. RIS/PACS), ensuring timely documentation and data quality.
Participate in governance activities such as audit, QA and incident reporting.
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.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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