Job summary
Full time 37.5 permanent
Working 4 days per week, 8am - 6pm plus on-call over weekends and evenings
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated radiographer to complement our friendly, social, and dynamic Radiology team here at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to further your clinical experience within the field of MSK imaging.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy orthopaedic radiology department carrying out all types of general and specialist examinations. All radiographers rotate to general x-ray, fluoroscopy and theatres. This band 6 post will also involve training in DDH ultrasound and specialist research examinations. The band 6 radiographers also take a lead role within designated areas of the department and act as Duty Radiographer. Participation in our on-call rota for evenings and weekends is required.
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 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. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior radiographer, this role involves assisting the department superintendents with the supervision of staff and students, providing training, and you will encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff by personal example and constructive supervision.
This is an opportunity to gain the highest standards of orthopaedic radiography and to develop your career within our supportive and friendly department.
You should hold the appropriate BSc qualifications and experience in orthopaedic radiography. In addition, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team.
Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior radiographer, this role involves assisting the department superintendents with the supervision of staff and students, providing training, and you will encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff by personal example and constructive supervision.
This is an opportunity to gain the highest standards of orthopaedic radiography and to develop your career within our supportive and friendly department.
You should hold the appropriate BSc qualifications and experience in orthopaedic radiography. In addition, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team.
Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years experience
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Leadership
- Involved in audits
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years experience
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Leadership
- Involved in audits
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).
