Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 6 Radiographer to join the Community Radiology Department on a 6-month contract. 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 X-Ray service (plain film only) for the Minor Injuries Unit, hospital wards, and 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 at www.ouh.nhs.uk.
The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, 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 build with patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values prioritize patient-centered care and underpin the quality healthcare we aspire to provide. Watch our approach on the OUH YouTube channel.
Date posted: 24 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata (including 8% pay premia)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 321-CSS-7093088-B6
Job locations: Witney Community Hospitals, Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JJ
Job description
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 responsibilities commensurate with a senior grade.
* To contribute to a working environment where patients receive optimum care.
* To undertake highly skilled clinical work in X-ray, providing guidance, supervision, and support, and participating in training of Trainee Assistant Practitioners, Student Radiographers, and mentoring newly qualified staff.
* To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to patient needs.
* To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is performed professionally and within the legal framework.
Person Specification
Essential Experience/Qualifications:
* BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in Radiography
* State Registered Radiographer
* Reasonable post-graduate experience
* CPD portfolio
Desirable Experience/Qualifications:
* Managing workloads in a busy department
* Sound knowledge of the NHS
* Relevant personal professional development in Radiography
Additional requirements include a valid DBS check, UK professional registration, and eligibility for sponsorship if applicable.
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