Job overview The post holder will work in the Oxford Breast Imaging Centre assisting the radiographic and radiological staff in the smooth running of the department.
The Oxford Breast Imaging Centre delivers the NHS Breast Screening Programme to the women of Oxfordshire in a three year cycle and undertakes breast examinations for the symptomatic service.The post holder will work closely with all staff, in particular radiologists, radiographers and clerical staff in providing a high standard of care.The post holder must meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act (), the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, the Ionising Radiation Regulations and Data Protection Act () and any subsequent legislation.The post holder will work in most sections of the department.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a dynamic flexible individual to join our Radiology team as a Radiology Assistant.This role is to support the Oxford Breast Imaging Centre based at the Churchill Hospital.
You will be required to work as a Radiology Assistant in the front line of patient care, assisting with various examinations carried out in areas including mammography and ultrasound.Radiology assistants contribute to the smooth running of the Radiology Department and the candidate will work closely with all staff, in particular Radiographers and Radiologists to provide a high standard of patient care.
Previous experience in health care is preferable.
An induction programme and relevant training will be given.
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.
Find out more here 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.