Radiology Assistant

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Radiology Assistant to join the Lung Cancer Screening service. The role is based on our mobile CT unit and requires travel across Oxfordshire to support radiographers, nurses and participants during scans, bookings and record-keeping.

You will provide practical care, reassurance and help with patient movement, while developing skills in radiology systems and service processes through full training.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent.
• Ability to travel across Oxfordshire locations.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and strong communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and visitors with care and reassurance.
• Assist radiographers during CT scanning and support the clinical team.
• Manage bookings, data entry and records using hospital systems.
• Help maintain clean, organized environments and stock levels.
• Follow infection control and radiation safety regulations and work under supervision.
• Complete mandatory training and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Teamwork

Empathy

Organisation

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Travel readiness

Tools

Nelson+/EPR/CRIS

IT systems

Job description

Patient Care and Support

• Welcome and assist patients and visitors professionally
• Provide clear explanations and reassurance
• Assist with dressing/undressing while maintaining dignity, as needed
• Act as chaperone when required
• Support safe patient movement and handling, after training

Administrative Duties

• Undertake clerical duties eg booking patients in, answering the telephone and entering data using Nelson+/EPR/CRIS systems
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Complete end-of-scan processes including adding accession numbers to Nelson+
• Conduct telephone screening (post-training and as required)

Clinical Support

• Assist radiographers during CT scanning
• Support general clinical workflow

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain stock and supplies
• Ensure clean and organised environments
• Maintain departmental records

Compliance and Safety

• Follow infection control and radiation safety regulations
• Work under the direction of the radiographer and/or nurse
• Adhere to Trust policies
• Participate in departmental, Directorate audit and clinical governance within scope of practice and under guidance of the senior team.

Training and Development

• Complete mandatory training
• Undertake Care Certificate (as required)
• Participate in service improvement, The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Radiology Assistant to join our expanding Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Service. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team helping to detect lung cancer earlier and improve outcomes for patients across Oxfordshire. This is a mobile service, and the post holder will be required to work in the Lung Cancer Screening mobile CT unit at locations across Oxfordshire. The ability to travel to sites throughout the county is an essential requirement of the role.

As a key member of the Lung Cancer Screening team, you will play an important role in supporting participants throughout their screening journey. Working alongside Radiographers on our mobile CT scanning unit, and our Nurse team, you will provide practical support, reassurance, and compassionate care to participants attending for their scans, helping to create a positive and welcoming experience. No two days are the same in this varied role. Alongside your clinical support duties, you will contribute to the smooth running of the service by managing appointments, contacting participants, maintaining accurate records, and using a range of specialist radiology and screening systems. Full training will be provided, including training in our bespoke Lung Cancer Screening database and service processes, making this an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and gain experience within a growing specialist service. One of the unique aspects of this role is the opportunity to work across Oxfordshire on our mobile CT scanning unit. As the service travels to different communities, you will help bring life-saving screening closer to the people who need it most. The ability to travel to locations throughout Oxfordshire is therefore essential. Following training, you may also have the opportunity to undertake telephone-based participant screening, helping identify individuals who may benefit from a lung health check. This aspect of the role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and confidence when speaking with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Who the role would suit someone who:

• Enjoys working directly with patients and providing excellent customer care.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Is confident using IT systems and willing to learn new technologies.
• Wants to contribute to a pioneering service that is helping save lives through early cancer detection.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C
• Demonstrates ability to travel around locations in Oxfordshire
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Basic IT skills

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Health/Diagnostic Care of equivalent
• Awareness of radiology services
• Experience of working in the NHS

Sexual Safety Charter

In 2023 NHS 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

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.