Job summary
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
CHURCHILL HOPSITAL
We are seeking a radiographer, 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 support the 7 day service whilst working with state of the art equipment and optimising image techniques across clinical and research fields. The post would primarily involve General X-ray with an opportunity to train in other modalities
Opportunities are available for personal and professional development and commitment to an out of hours and weekend service is required.
Main duties of the job
General X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging working primarily at the Churchill Hospital, however working across the OUH directorate may be required.
The Churchill Radiology Department is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology and Infectious Diseases.
The department includes 2 CT scanners currently, one 64 slice GE CT scanner and one 256 Slice GE CT Scanner, 2 GE MRI Scanners, a 1.5T and 3T, 2 PET/CT Scanner, 2 Interventional Rooms, 2 NM Scanners, 4 ultrasound rooms, a Lithotripsy unit and 4 DR rooms. We cover provide imaging predominantly for oncology and haematology patients but also specialise in , transplant, renal and urology and specialist techniques found here include Hyperpolarised Xenon Imaging, High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound and SIRTS. The radiology department also currently provides diagnostic imaging services to over 300 research trials in conjunction with outside organisations including CRUK and Oxford University.
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.
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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with departmental staff to ensure smooth running of the department and provide a high standard of radiographic service and patient care.
- To undertake radiographic duties within the department as specified by the duty rota.
- To participate in the weekend and nights 7 day working rota.
- To ensure consistent operation of the department policies, standards and procedures.
- To supervise student radiographers.
- To undertake training in additional modalities as required.
- To undertake intravenous injection of contrast media in line with department protocols as appropriate (training will be provided).
- Safety and Quality
- To ensure the proper and safe use of equipment and the implementation of all safety procedures.
- To participate in the department Health and Safety program and undertake risk assessments as required.
- To undertake and ensure that equipment quality assurance checks and monitoring procedures are carried out.
- To adhere to and take responsibility as laid down in the Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety legislation and other subsequent relevant legislation.
- To instruct new staff and student radiographers in the correct operation of equipment and to give feedback on performance as required.
- To ensure all equipment faults are reported to the appropriate senior member of staff.
- To keep appropriate records up to date. To participate in the Department and Directorate Audit and Clinical Governance Programs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with departmental staff to ensure smooth running of the department and provide a high standard of radiographic service and patient care.
- To undertake radiographic duties within the department as specified by the duty rota.
- To participate in the weekend and nights 7 day working rota.
- To ensure consistent operation of the department policies, standards and procedures.
- To supervise student radiographers.
- To undertake training in additional modalities as required.
- To undertake intravenous injection of contrast media in line with department protocols as appropriate (training will be provided).
- Safety and Quality
- To ensure the proper and safe use of equipment and the implementation of all safety procedures.
- To participate in the department Health and Safety program and undertake risk assessments as required.
- To undertake and ensure that equipment quality assurance checks and monitoring procedures are carried out.
- To adhere to and take responsibility as laid down in the Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety legislation and other subsequent relevant legislation.
- To instruct new staff and student radiographers in the correct operation of equipment and to give feedback on performance as required.
- To ensure all equipment faults are reported to the appropriate senior member of staff.
- To keep appropriate records up to date. To participate in the Department and Directorate Audit and Clinical Governance Programs.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR radiography
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Additional post-graduate training or short courses
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable efficient communication, and patient service skills
- Demonstrable time management skills and ability to work within deadlines
- Evidence of analytical and problem solving ability
- Understanding of IR(ME)R 2018 and IRR 17.
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience in specialised areas
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR radiography
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Additional post-graduate training or short courses
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable efficient communication, and patient service skills
- Demonstrable time management skills and ability to work within deadlines
- Evidence of analytical and problem solving ability
- Understanding of IR(ME)R 2018 and IRR 17.
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience in specialised areas
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
