Apprentice Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area

Diagnostic Radiography Apprentice

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 3

Contract

Fixed term: 3 years (Apprentice Radiographer)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some weekend, evening and night work is required)

Job ref

321-CSS-8351246-B3

Site

OUH Radiology Cross-Site

Town

Oxford

Salary

£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

10/11/2026 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

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.

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.

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.

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 year's clinical experience in the NHS.

Interview planned date: TBC

• The right to work in the UK
• Eligible residency status for apprenticeship funding
• Meets Standard Entry Requirements

Sexual Safety Charter : 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.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration : Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find...