Interim CUOM Churchill, Community, Horton, NOCNHS AfC: Band 8b

Main area

Radiology

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Contract

Secondment: 1 year

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Radiology Bronze on-call requirement, 1:9 frequency)

Job ref

321-CSS-8313063-B8b

Site

Churchill Hospital

Town

Headington

Salary

£66,582 - £77,368 1:9 on-call frequency payment

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

05/11/2026 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

Job overview

The post is a senior management position within the Radiology & Imaging Directorate. The primary objective of the post is to ensure and be accountable for the management and delivery of high quality Radiology services.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and development of the Radiology Services at the Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Horton Hospital & Community Services.

Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director, Radiology Directorate Manager, Clinical & Modality Leads, to ensure the efficient management and strategic development of the Radiology services at the CH, NOC, HGH and Community services.

Responsible for the financial management of Radiology services within the CH, NOC, HGH and Community services, maximising the use of resources within an agreed financial framework, Standing Financial Instructions and in line with Directorate and Trust procedures.

The post holder will participate as part of the Directorate management team leading on projects, attending committees and strategy groups, and working collaboratively on Trust wide projects. provide overall leadership, direction and vision for the service.

Main duties of the job

To manage and be accountable for the direct delivery of Radiology services at the CH, NOC, HGH and Community services working with senior clinical and administrative staff in the planning, provision and development of Radiology services.

The post holder will propose, implement and recognise problems and opportunities and provide related options and solutions.

The post holder will provide leadership, ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks and take a problem solving approach to the management of the departments.

The post holder will act as Professional Lead for Radiography services at the CH, NOC, HGH and Community services.

The post holder will be expected to ensure that services are delivered, planned and continue to develop in line with and in response to current and projected priorities for the Trust, relevant and local, and national priorities, constantly reviewing current provision and its implications for patient care.

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

OperationalManagement: To manage and be accountable for the direct delivery of Radiology services at the CH, NOC, HGH and Community services working with senior clinical and administrative staff in the planning, provision and development of Radiology services.

Human Resource Management: The post holder must ensure the effective use of all staff. The post holder will monitor service delivery and skill mix to ensure the service is capable of delivering a quality service to the Trust now, and in the future.

Finance & Resource Management: The post holder will ensure that the service is effectively and efficiently managed within available resources. The post holder will be accountable for the radiology budget and will fully participate in budget setting. The post holder will develop the cost improvement programme across the services and ensure that all projects are fully delivered. The post holder will be an authorised signatory for the CH, NOC, HGH and Community services, and ensure that the monthly salary returns are completed.

Quality: The post holder will act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for the CH, NOC, HGH and Community Services sites, and co-ordinate the work of other RP's within the department. The post holder will assist when necessary the production of Ionising Radiation Local Rules and examination protocols. The post holder will ensure the implementation of...