Diagnostic Radiographer (Link grade Band 5 to Band 6)

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and Retention Premia (5%)

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Diagnostic Radiographer (Band 5 to Band 6) to join the NOC and Community radiology departments. The role is cross-site, covering the NOC in Oxford and community sites at Witney, Abingdon and Bicester, delivering high-quality imaging services.

The post involves rotational work across multiple sites, contributing to patient-centred care and the safe, efficient delivery of imaging.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography.
• State Registered Radiographer.
• Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department.
• Use of GE platform.
• Sound knowledge of the NHS.
• Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography.
• IV cannulation course.
• Evidence of experience in radiographic imaging, particularly CT, MR or interventional imaging.

Responsibilities

• The community departments provides a walk-in plain film X-ray service, supporting referrals including GP, outpatient, Minor Injury Units, and inpatient wards.
• As a rotational radiographer within the wider Community Radiology Service, the post holder will work across multiple sites.
• There are also opportunities to work across all imaging sites within OUH, including Oxford and Banbury sites.

Skills

BSc (Hons) Radiography

State Registered Radiographer

Workloads management

GE platform

NHS knowledge

Professional development in Radiogra

Education

BSc (Hons) Radiography

Tools

GE platform

Job description

Diagnostic Radiographer (Link grade Band 5 to Band 6)

NHS AfC: Band 5/6 Link Grade

Main area Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 5/6 Link Grade Contract Permanent: 5% Recruitment and Retention Premia payable Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational between NOC and Community sites) Job ref 321-SW-8080138-B5-EXT

Site Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) - Radiology Department Town Oxford Salary £32,073 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 08:00

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 of 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.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

Diagnostic Radiographer (Link grade Band 5 to Band 6)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiographer to join the Community and Nuffield Orthopaedic (NOC) Radiology Departments. We are seeking a Radiographer with sound radiographic experience, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the NOC and Community departments and inter-departmental working.

This is a cross site working position covering the NOC department in Oxford and the community departments at our Witney, Abingdon and Bicester Sites.

The post holder will work within the Departments, playing a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to the local community. They will contribute to the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of the imaging service, ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate, and professional radiographic care.

Main duties of the job

The community departments provides a walk-in plain film X-ray service, supporting a wide range of referrals including GP, outpatient, Minor Injury Units, and inpatient wards, whilst the NOC department provides specialist Orthopaedic imaging and procedures. The service is designed to be accessible and responsive, supporting patient pathways through the provision of high-quality diagnostic imaging within a community setting.

As a rotational radiographer within the wider Community Radiology Service, the post holder will be required to work across multiple sites. This offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and experience, while supporting service delivery across the network.

Working for our organisation

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 the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Radiographers will be required to work across all sites, including weekend working and other out of hours commitments, this would be on the base site of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) but would involve movement around the community departments on a rotational basis, there would also be the potential to work on a temporary basis across to other hospitals sites within Oxford.

There are also multiple opportunities to work across all imaging sites within OUH including the any of the Oxford or Banbury based sites in addition to the community Hospital sites

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography
• State Registered Radiographer.
• Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department.
• Use of GE platform
• Sound knowledge of the NHS.
• Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography.
• IV cannulation course.
• Evidence of experience in radiographic imaging, particularly CT, MR or interventional imaging.

Attributes

• Team player.
• Ability to use initiative and manage time effectively.
• Highly motivated for self and others
• Ability to tailor care to patient type.
• Good interpersonal skills, with both patients and staff
• Evidence of a proactive approach to change and developing clinical practice.

Attainments and knowledge

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

Special Attributes

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Ability to think logically

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Name Wendy Arnatt Job title Operational Superintendent Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01865 738203

Kara Allen

Community Radiology Lead Radiographer

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Becky Mann

Plain Film Modality and NOC Radiology Manager

[e-mail]

01865 238191

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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