Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

JR Radiology Quality and Compliance Superintendent

The closing date is 21 January 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in radiology services? We are seeking a proactive and experienced radiographer to lead quality assurance and compliance operations within the JR Radiology Department at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH).

Main duties of the job

Lead the development and maintenance of a robust regulatory compliance and quality framework across JR Radiology services.
Ensure full compliance with IR(ME)R and IRR regulations, H&S and ICP embedding best practice and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with other Superintendent radiographers to uphold high standards of patient care and safety.
Balance assurance and clinical responsibilities in a hybrid role (approximately 60% assurance, 40% clinical).
Drive audit processes, regulatory readiness, and digital documentation standards.
Act as a confident communicator and collaborative leader within the multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking a confident communicator and collaborative leader with a strong background in radiography and quality assurance. Experience with regulatory compliance, audit processes, and digital documentation systems is essential.

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.

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-7595111-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead quality assurance initiatives and audits across JR Radiology.

Monitor compliance with IR(ME)R 17, IRR 17, Health & Safety, and infection control protocols.

Maintain and update SOPs and departmental documentation.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to governance pathways.

Promote staff engagement in quality improvement and uphold HCPC standards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead quality assurance initiatives and audits across JR Radiology.

Monitor compliance with IR(ME)R 17, IRR 17, Health & Safety, and infection control protocols.

Maintain and update SOPs and departmental documentation.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to governance pathways.

Promote staff engagement in quality improvement and uphold HCPC standards.

Person Specification

Essential/ desirable

Essential

HCPC registered
Interest in quality and assurance
NHS clinical experience

Desirable

Post grade qualification
Leadership/ management experience

Person Specification

Essential/ desirable

Essential

HCPC registered
Interest in quality and assurance
NHS clinical experience

Desirable

Post grade qualification
Leadership/ management experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)