Radiographer

Role overview

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for motivated Radiographers to strengthen its Radiology team. This Band 5-to-Band 6 link-grade opportunity is designed to support career progression while building clinical confidence within a modern, supportive service.

The role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where patient-focused imaging is delivered to a high standard. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of examinations, advanced practice routes and service improvement work, alongside experienced colleagues.

Based at the John Radcliffe site, this position suits a radiographer who is ready to develop further, contribute to an innovative department and make a meaningful impact on care delivery.

What the trust offers

The trust places strong emphasis on professional growth, structured learning and access to advanced imaging equipment. The department is described as forward-thinking, with a focus on continuous improvement, excellence in patient care and a positive team culture.

Reasons highlighted for joining include an attractive recruitment and retention package, currently a 5% R&R premia, strong development support and the opportunity to work in a vibrant acute environment at the John Radcliffe site.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred imaging services across the radiology department.
• Work closely with experienced colleagues as part of a collaborative and inclusive clinical team.
• Contribute to a broad range of imaging examinations and support advanced practice pathways.
• Take part in service development and improvement initiatives.
• Use modern imaging technology to help maintain high standards of clinical care.
• Support out-of-hours and weekend radiography services as required.

Requirements

• Strong enthusiasm for radiography and a clear commitment to patient care.
• Willingness to work weekends and out-of-hours shifts.
• Ability to contribute positively in a busy acute hospital environment.
• Interest in professional learning, clinical development and service improvement.

Perks

• Recruitment and retention package, including a current 5% R&R premia.
• Access to structured training and personal development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues.
• Modern facilities and state-of-the-art imaging equipment.
• Opportunity to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 through a link-grade pathway.
• Chance to work in a large teaching trust with exposure to education, training and research.

Additional information

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, delivering general and specialist clinical services and supporting medical education, training and research.

The trust operates across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

The organisation follows a set of values and behaviours focused on compassionate excellence, with priorities including compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. Patients are placed at the centre of care, and the trust has also signed NHS England’s sexual safety charter, with zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commitment to the charter’s core principles.

The trust states that it promotes a safe and respectful hiring environment.

For informal enquiries, contact Becky Clay, JR Radiology Site Lead, at becky.clay@ouh.nhs.uk or 01865 20812.