Diagnostic Radiographer

Main area Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 5% Recruitment and Retention Premia payable Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including Nights and Weekends) Job ref 321-CSS B6

Site Churchill Hospital - Radiology Department Town Oxford Salary per annum pro rata Closing 21/01/:59

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.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Job overview

We are seeking radiographers with sound radiographic experience who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department. The post is suitable for a radiographer keen to experience a wide range of modalities and to support and develop the 7 day service whilst working with state of the art equipment and optimising image techniques across clinical and research fields.

The role will involve rotation through modalities such as CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and General X ray, to be discussed depending on individual experience and interests. Other rotations, including PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine, may also be considered.

Out of hours, weekend working and night shifts will be required in accordance with the rotation schedule.

Main duties of the job

Support and develop the 7 day service across the department.

• Deliver high quality imaging across a range of modalities including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, General X ray, PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine.
• Optimize image techniques in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Participate in clinical and research activities, including supporting new protocols and technology.
• Provide patient care and support other team members as required.
• Adhere to all safety, infection control and quality assurance procedures.

Working for our organisation

Prime values: Compassion, Respect, Learning, Delivery, Improvement, Excellence. All staff are expected to demonstrate these values in interactions with patients, colleagues and the wider community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Radiographers will work across modalities and locations, including on call commitments at the Churchill Hospital site or other OUH sites as required. Rotation will be based on individual experience and service demands.

The department provides imaging across many specialities, including Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, GI, Head & Neck, Haematology, and Infectious Diseases. Equipment includes a 64 slice GE CT scanner, a 256 slice GE CT scanner, two GE MRI scanners (1.5T & 3T), two flat plate interventional rooms, two PET/CT scanners, two Gamma Cameras (SPECT CT), four ultrasound rooms, a lithotripsy unit and five DR GE Definium HD rooms.

Person specification Experience / Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent.
• State registered Radiographer.
• Experience managing workloads in a busy department.
• Proficient on GE platforms.
• Knowledge of NHS procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated professional development in radiography.
• IV cannulation course completed.
• Experience in CT, MR or interventional imaging.

Attributes

• Team player.
• Initiative and effective time management.
• Highly motivated for self and others.
• Patient centred care and adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Proactive in change and clinical practice development.

Attainments and knowledge

• Evidence of personal development.
• Extensive anatomical knowledge.
• Knowledge of pathological processes.
• Experience teaching or training staff within radiography.

Special attributes

• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to operate under pressure.
• Logical thinking.

COVID 19

Vaccination against COVID 19 remains the best way to protect you, your family, colleagues and patients. While vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage all staff to be vaccinated.

Probation

All new appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period, unless already employed with OUH exempt. This does not apply to medical staff or executive appointments.

References and Application

Provide correct work related email addresses for referees. Your first referee should be a line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study.

The majority of correspondence will be via the e recruitment system, so check your emails regularly.

Contact for application

• Name: Karen Freeman - Operational Superintendent
• Contact: Caroline Crouch - PET/CT & NM Modality and Churchill Radiology Manager

EEO and Equality Statement

This is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified people are encouraged to apply, without regard to ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability or any other protected attribute. (If a formal EEO statement is provided in the original text, it should be inserted here - omitted for brevity).