Diagnostic Radiography Apprentice

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit into the Apprenticeship role across Radiology at Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust. Working with University of Exeter as our educational provider, we are seeking to recruit two highly motivated and enthusiastic members of staff to enrol on what will be a challenging but rewarding program.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development, with successful completion ensuring apprentices have the skills required to successfully embark on a career as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

The program is delivered through a combination of work-based practice and on-campus teaching.

The on-campus teaching consists of 3 blocks of 3 -5 days per year with access to state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities including X-ray room, MRI scanner and lab space.

E-learning elements of the course, including lectures, seminars and online collaborative work, undertaken through the University's electronic learning environment. This will supplement and further learning, as well as provide academic support.

Work-based practice and learning will allow you to contribute to excellent patient care by obtaining images of high diagnostic quality using a range of complex imaging equipment under the supervision of experienced registered Radiographers.

About us

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 theOUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-6611904-B3

Job locations

OUH Radiology Cross-Site

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will gain experience working in CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Angiography, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, Breast Imaging, Plain Film across all four sites and community-based services.

The post holder will be required to work flexible shift work, with some commitment to an out-of-hours and weekend service.

Candidates applying must have the required qualifications as documented in the personal specification and Exeter University apprenticeship page.

Apprentice Support:

Support is provided for the apprentice by a named academic tutor and clinical mentor, the OUH Radiography apprenticeship link team, and Radiology clinical staff across all sites. The apprentice will have access to the full range of student support services provided by the University and locally within departments, trust libraries and local apprenticeship hub.

Candidates are required to have one years clinical experience in the NHS.

Interview planned date: TBC