Main area Radiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Days including evenings and weekend working) Job ref 321-CSS-7777463-B3-PUB
Site John Radcliffe Town Headington Salary £24,937 – £26,598 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 31/03/2026
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.
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Job overview
We now have the need for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our dynamic friendly Neuroradiology team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work as a Radiology Assistant in Neuroradiology department in the West Wing. This is a role that contributes to the smooth running of the Radiology Department and the candidate will work closely with all staff, in particular Nurses, Radiographers and Radiologists to provide a high standard of patient care.
You will be required to work as a Radiology assistant in the front line of patient care, assisting with various examinations in different imaging modalities including CT and MRI. You will be involved in coordinating patient transfer to and from Radiology, liaising with other departments and wards. You will be required to do some clerical duties using both Electronic Patient Record and the Radiology Information System.
The post is working a mixture of day and evening shifts and weekend working is required. The candidate will be required to work occasional weekends and bank holidays, on a rota system.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To contribute to the smooth running of the Radiology Department and to work closely with all staff, in particular Radiographers and Radiologists to provide a high standard of patient care.
Kindly refer to attached job description and person specification for more clarification.
Person specification
Training
* Cannulation competence
Education/Qualifications
* Good General Secondary School education to include English and mathematics
* NVQ Level 3 in Care or Diagnostic Imaging Support or working towards the same
Experience
* Experience of working in a team Demonstrated interest in working with caring for patients
* Recent and relevant experience in the healthcare environment
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.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
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.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
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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
Recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
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