Radiology Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3 Main area Radiology - Lung Cancer Screening Service Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday on mobile CT scanner) Job ref 321-CSS-8234713-B3-Pub Site Various - currently Bicester Town Oxfordshire Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59 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. Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit Job overview Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people's lives? Do you enjoy working with people, delivering excellent patient care, and being part of an innovative healthcare service? If so, we would love to hear from you. 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. Main duties of the job Patient Care and Support Welcome and assist patients and visitors professionally Provide clear explanations and reassurance Assist with dressing/********** 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 Working for our organisation 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 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. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. 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 Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people's lives? Do you enjoy working with people, delivering excellent patient care, and being part of an innovative healthcare service? If so, we would love to hear from you. 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. 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...