Community Radiographer

Community Radiographer

The closing date is 18 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part‑time Band 6 Radiographer to join the Community Radiology Department at Bicester Community Hospital. We are seeking a Radiographer with sound radiographic experience, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department. This is a lone‑working role with support from one Radiology Assistant, and the post holder will be key in delivering our 5‑day service: 9am to 2pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 9am to 2.30pm on Wednesday.

The post holder will work within the Community Radiology Department at Bicester Community Hospital, playing an integral role in delivering a high standard of patient care to the local community. They will support the smooth, efficient, and professional running of the imaging service, ensuring that all patients receive timely, safe, and compassionate radiographic care.

The Bicester Radiology Department operates a five-day-a-week, walk‑in X‑ray service (plain film only), providing imaging for both GP and outpatient referrals. The department is committed to delivering an accessible and responsive service, supporting the wider healthcare pathway by offering high‑quality diagnostic imaging in a community setting.

As part of the wider Community Radiology Service, cross‑site working may occasionally be required to support the delivery of services across the network.

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. Find out more here

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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and 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.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:

To work as part of the imaging department team providing a comprehensive and effective diagnostic radiographic service, carrying out specific responsibilities commensurate with a senior grade.

To contribute to a working environment in which patients can obtain optimum care.

To undertake highly skilled clinical work in X‑ray.

To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.

To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is performed professionally and within the legal framework.

• BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography
• State Registered Radiographer
• Reasonable post graduate experience
• Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department.
• Sound knowledge of the NHS
• Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography

• Red Dot Course

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Per annum pro rata (5% pay premia)