Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full or part time Band 6 Radiographers to join the Community Radiology Department. We are seeking a radiographer with sound radiographic experience, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department and is keen to support the 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the Community Radiology Department, providing support at Abingdon Community Hospital, working with the team to deliver a high standard of care. The post holder may also be required to rotate to the other Community Hospital sites at Bicester and Witney, as required.
Abingdon Radiology department offers a 7 day a week X-Ray (plain film only) service for the Minor Injuries Unit, Hospital wards and as well as walk in service for GP and outpatient referrals.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To work as part of the imaging department team providing a comprehensive and effective diagnostic radiographic service, carrying out specific responsibilities commensurate with a senior grade.
To contribute to a working environment in which patients can obtain optimum care.
To undertake highly skilled clinical work in X-ray. To provide guidance, supervision and support and participate in the training of Trainee Assistant Practitioners, Student Radiographers and act as a mentor for newly qualified staff.
To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is performed professionally and within the legal framework.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography
* State Registered Radiographer
* Reasonable post graduate experience
* Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department
* Sound knowledge of the NHS
* Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography
Experience
* Red Dot Course
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum pro rata (8% pay premia)
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