Job summary
We are seeking a radiographer or technologist with significant experience in NM and PET/CT, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department. The post is suitable for a radiographer or technologist who is keen to experience a wide range of specialties and keen 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 work with PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine across the OUH Trust, and will include weekend working on a rotational basis
Applicants must have a significant experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT. Opportunities are available for personal and professional development and as the service develops there will a requirement to support weekend services.
At OUH we are a friendly and inclusive workforce living up to the Trusts core values and providing a safe environment for both our staff and patients
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a radiographer or technologist with significant experience in NM and PET/CT, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department. The post is suitable for a radiographer or technologist who is keen to experience a wide range of specialties and keen 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 work with PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine across the OUH Trust, and will include weekend working on a rotational basis
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 PET/CT department provide imaging services to a large catchment area across the south of England, the NM department as well as providing a wide variety of diagnostic service also provide a therapy service in collaboration with the oncology and medical physics teams.
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
The role will involve work with PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine across the OUH Trust, and will include weekend working on a rotational basis
The PET/CT Service 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 PET/CT department provide imaging services to a large catchment area across the south of England, the NM department as well as providing a wide variety of diagnostic service also provide a therapy service in collaboration with the oncology and medical physics teams.
Imaging services on site includes 2 GE PET/CT scanners, A New Digital PET/CT scanner is to be installed in the near future and both GE Gamma Cameras are due to be replaced in the next 12 months, with the current systems being replaced with a GE Discovery 870 and a GE Starguide
This role will also offer the individual the opportunity to work with a team of radiographers and technologists that work throughout the radiology departments in the Trust, primarily involved in the imaging of both adult and paediatric oncology patients and with a significant involvement in research PET/CT imaging, supporting over 300 research trials in conjunction with outside organisations including CRUK and Oxford University.
This role will involve working across different Radiology site and working within Nuclear medicine and PET/CT. The successful candidate would be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the service and role development and training in other areas is available for appropriately motivated individuals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve work with PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine across the OUH Trust, and will include weekend working on a rotational basis
The PET/CT Service 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 PET/CT department provide imaging services to a large catchment area across the south of England, the NM department as well as providing a wide variety of diagnostic service also provide a therapy service in collaboration with the oncology and medical physics teams.
Imaging services on site includes 2 GE PET/CT scanners, A New Digital PET/CT scanner is to be installed in the near future and both GE Gamma Cameras are due to be replaced in the next 12 months, with the current systems being replaced with a GE Discovery 870 and a GE Starguide
This role will also offer the individual the opportunity to work with a team of radiographers and technologists that work throughout the radiology departments in the Trust, primarily involved in the imaging of both adult and paediatric oncology patients and with a significant involvement in research PET/CT imaging, supporting over 300 research trials in conjunction with outside organisations including CRUK and Oxford University.
This role will involve working across different Radiology site and working within Nuclear medicine and PET/CT. The successful candidate would be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the service and role development and training in other areas is available for appropriately motivated individuals.
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Person Specification
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
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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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Multiple - Radiology Directorate cover
Churchill Hospital, Old Road
Headington, Oxford
OX3 7LE
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
