MSK Radiographer

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated MSK Radiographer (Band 6) to join the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford. You will work 37.5 hours per week, with on-call evenings and weekends, and rotate across general x-ray, fluoroscopy and theatres.

The role includes supervising staff and students, developing best practice and maintaining high professional standards in a supportive, busy radiology team.

Qualifications

• You should hold the appropriate BSc qualifications in orthopaedic radiography and HCPC registration.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MSK radiography and rotate to general x-ray, fluoroscopy and theatres.
• Lead designated areas of the department and act as Duty Radiographer.
• Supervise staff and students and support training and professional standards.
• Participate in the on-call rota for evenings and weekends.

Skills

MSK imaging

Teaching/mentoring

Lead role

On-call experience

Education

BSc in Radiography

HCPC registration

Tools

Radiography equipment

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Main area MSK Radiographer Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: on call evenings and weekends Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (on call) Job ref 321-CSS-8295156-B6

Site Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Town Oxford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 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

Full time 37.5 hours per week.

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. 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.

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.

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

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

• Minimum two years experience
• NHS experience
• HCPC registration
• Involved in audits
• Evidence of teaching/mentoring
• Experience in MSK imaging

Sexual Safety Charter : 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 tothe 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.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust.

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