Radiology Assistant | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Oxfordshire, OX26 6QB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 motivatedRadiology Assistantto join our expandingLung 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 willbe requiredto 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 requirementof the role.

Patient Care and Support

• Welcome and assist patients and visitors professionally

• Provide clear explanations and reassurance

• Assist with dressing/undressing 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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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 theOUH 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 theten core principlesOxford University Hospitalspromotes 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.

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 and screening systems. Full training will be provided, including training in our bespoke Lung Cancer Screening database and service processes, making this an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and gain experience within a growing specialist service.

One of the unique aspects of this role is the opportunity to work across Oxfordshire on our mobile CT scanning unit. As the service travels to different communities, you will help bring life-saving screening closer to the people who need it most.The ability to travel to locations throughout Oxfordshire is therefore essential.

Following training, you may also have the opportunity to undertake telephone-based participant screening, helping identify individuals who may benefit from a lung health check. This aspect of the role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and confidence when speaking with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

This role would suit someone who:

• Enjoys working directly with patients and providing excellent customer care.

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Is organised, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Is confident using IT systems and willing to learn new technologies.

• Wants to contribute to a pioneering service that is helping save lives through early cancer detection.

Join us and become part of a forward-thinking service that is transforming lung cancer diagnosis, improving patient outcomes, and making a real difference in communities across Oxfordshire.

Help us bring life-saving screening closer to our communities and be part of a service that is making an impact every day.

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026

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