Job summary

Hello!

My name is Jane Yarnell, my role as the Lead Practitioner Development Technician for the OUHFT Pharmacy Department means that I am privileged to lead the training for our fantastic team of Pharmacy Level 2 apprentices, enabling them to gain the skills necessary to become a Pharmacy Assistant within one of our departments across the trust. Pharmacy Assistants are essential members of the pharmacy team working under the supervision of a Pharmacist and alongside Pharmacy Technicians to provide pharmaceutical care for the patient. The duties are varied, and it is not simply a matter of counting tablets. I am currently looking for a level 2 Pharmacy apprentice to join the Horton General Hospital Pharmacy department.

During your 15-month contract full practical in-house training will be provided, you will undertake a level 2 Specialist Btec in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff, this will provide you with the skills to work as a Pharmacy Assistant, alongside the knowledge you will need to support your pharmacy career. You must be a team player, keen to further your education, and have a good attention to detail as well as the ability to work accurately in a busy environment and be able to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

It is desirable that you have 4 GCSEs of 3 or above, but we can help with functional skills.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the role, then I would be pleased to speak to you! Please feel free to contact me on the numbers below or via my email.

For further information contact me, Jane Yarnell, Lead Practitioner Development Technician on 01295 229652 or Abigail Ford - Horton Pharmacy dispensary Manager on 01295 229005

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About us

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15,600 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-8282670-App-Pub

Job locations

Horton General Hospital

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX169AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties:

To complete all work set by your assessor.

• To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed:
• To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot.
• To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas.
• To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste.
• To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients.
• To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures.
• To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information and print labels.
• To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
• To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures.
• To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies.
• To be a flexible and supportive member of the team.
• To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager etc.
• To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training.
• Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education &Training team.
• To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures.
• To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement.
• To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate.

General

• This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
• The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
• You are requested to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety procedures are adhered to.

Any other duties, which may be requested by the Manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the Department

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties: To complete all work set by your assessor. To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed: To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot. To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas. To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste. To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients. To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures. To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information and print labels. To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner. To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures. To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies. To be a flexible and supportive member of the team. To maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager etc. To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training. Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education &Training team. To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures. To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement. To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate. General This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. You are requested to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety procedures are adhered to. Any other duties, which may be requested by the Manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the Department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGood command of the English language and numerate

Desirable

• 4 GCSEs D grade or above.

Special skills / aptitudes

Essential

• oGood attention to detail
• oOrganised in your approach to work
• . oGood interpersonal skills
• oKeen to develop professionally and personally
• oAble to work with supervision
• oUnderstanding the requirement of confidentiality
• oAn ability to ask for help and guidance if required

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of Pharmacy role.

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAble to communicate effectively at all levels
• oTeam player
• . oAble to motivate oneself
• oAbility to act on own initiative when required
• oAn ability to recognise limitations of the role and not to work outside of these limitations

Desirable

• oAble to develop time management skills
• oAn ability to cope effectively under pressure

Circumstances

Essential

• oFlexible approach to work load and department needs

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGood command of the English language and numerate Desirable 4 GCSEs D grade or above. Special skills / aptitudes Essential oGood attention to detail oOrganised in your approach to work . oGood interpersonal skills oKeen to develop professionally and personally oAble to work with supervision oUnderstanding the requirement of confidentiality oAn ability to ask for help and guidance if required Desirable oUnderstanding of Pharmacy role. Personal qualities Essential oAble to communicate effectively at all levels oTeam player . oAble to motivate oneself oAbility to act on own initiative when required oAn ability to recognise limitations of the role and not to work outside of these limitations Desirable oAble to develop time management skills oAn ability to cope effectively under pressure Circumstances Essential oFlexible approach to work load and department needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX169AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX169AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Band 7 Occupational therapist with a specialist interest in older people to join our supportive and friendly integrated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team.

You will need to have excellent knowledge and application of the evidence base relating to common pathologies such as ageing, falls, and frailty, and the ability to apply your knowledge from a number of disciplines, including neurology, trauma, musculoskeletal, and respiratory areas. You will undertake a comprehensive assessment of need, deliver interventions to optimise the recovery of older people during their acute hospital stay, and prepare them to return home and facilitate others in completing this. You will need to demonstrate high levels of professionalism and strong communication skills to work effectively, both as a Team Lead and as a team member working with the MDT and teams external to the trust.

As a valued member of the team, you will be proactive in service development and audit with support from the Oxford Allied Health Professions. We are committed to providing a learning environment where innovation and progressive practice are valued and developed, with strong links to local Universities for developmental opportunities.

Full-time, Part-time considered. If you are interested in this role, please contact me or arrange a visit.

Main duties of the job

To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients following admission to hospital and strive to maximise their independence and quality of life.

Use expert knowledge and skills to contribute to strategic planning and development of the Therapy Service in the management of the older person.

To supervise and teach recently registered professionals, support workers, therapy studentsand members of the MDT.

Supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within the Acute General Medicine and Gerontology teams, and the setting and monitoring standards of practice.

To take an active part in the team's extended hours and seven-day working roster to maximise the access and delivery of older adult rehabilitation.

Deputise for service lead, implement workforce strategy and responsible for recruitment.

About us

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.

Job summary

The primary aim of the therapy service is to ensure patients can live well and as independently as possible in their own homes following acute hospitalisation. This will be achieved through:

• Proactive screening and early assessment of patient's needs.
• Implement therapy-specific programmes and engagement in MDT initiatives to minimise sedentary behaviour during patients' hospital stay.
• Support the prevention and effective management of delirium and other cognitive spectrum disorders through physical and cognitively stimulating activities.
• Identify ongoing rehabilitation goals and provision of aids to facilitate independence and safe onward care at the point of discharge in collaboration with Oxfordshire and other areas discharge to assess services.
• Engaging and supporting the healthy and active ageing theme of the department's research and development agenda through the Oxford Allied Health Professions Research and Innovation Unit (AHPRU).

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for and manage a delegated clinical caseload including review of cases as necessary.
• To provide holistic interventions for patients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable at all times to a registered practitioner.
• To support patient centred rehabilitation in order to facilitate timely, safe discharge, reflecting individual choice and maximising individual's independence.
• To achieve and maintain competencies through skills and knowledge development.
• To collect and record patient information in EPR in line with departmental guidelines.
• To perform non-clinical and administrative duties within the department, as required.
• To contribute to setting up and be responsible for maintaining operational systems within the department.
• To contribute to the induction and training of new staff and students
• To work flexibly across the team, covering a variety of clinical areas as needed
• To maintain rehab equipment in the department, order, clean, communicate with suppliers

About us

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 theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS 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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-7866656-B4

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Therapy AssistantDirectorate: Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation ServicesDivision: Medicine Rehabilitation and CardiacBand: 4Responsible to: Clinical Team LeadAccountable to: Head of TherapiesHours: 37.5 per weekLocation: John Radcliffe Hospital

Trust OverviewOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching trust providing specialist clinical services, education, training, and research across four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton Hospital.

Job PurposeSupport therapy services in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients, including those on the regional vascular surgical ward, Emergency Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Gynae wards. Focus on early mobilisation and rehabilitation post-amputation or vascular surgery.

Job SummaryManage a delegated clinical caseload and provide holistic interventions under agreed protocols. Facilitate timely, safe discharge and promote independence. Maintain competencies, record patient data in EPR, perform administrative duties, maintain operational systems, support induction/training of new staff and students, and work flexibly across clinical areas. Maintain therapy equipment and liaise with suppliers.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Knowledge & Assessment: Understand procedures, patient/family dynamics, and contribute to assessments; screen and treat patients under supervision.
• Therapy Delivery: Assist therapists, carry out delegated activities, adjust programmes within competency, motivate patients.
• Patient Care & Mobility: Assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care safely.
• Equipment & Environment: Prepare treatment spaces, ensure safe equipment use, instruct patients and carers.
• Communication & MDT: Maintain professional relationships, communicate sensitively, report progress, attend patient meetings.
• Risk Management & Safety: Monitor patients, escalate concerns, perform risk assessments, understand major incident and fire policies.
• Governance & Discharge Planning: Maintain accurate records, assist discharge processes, support governance, input data, maintain EPR.
• Planning & Organisation: Prioritise caseload, administrative duties, support training events, perform admin tasks.

Non-Clinical Responsibilities

• Service & Personal Development: Work to CSP and COT standards, adhere to Trust policies, contribute to service improvement, audit, research, and quality projects.
• Support student placements and induction of new staff.
• Participate in in-service training, continuing professional development, supervision, peer review, and appraisal.
• Undertake tasks within competencies and banding, adapting to service needs.

Trust Statements

• Risk Management: All staff responsible for risk management; training provided.
• Health & Safety: Comply with Health and Safety policies; training and specialist advice available.
• Infection Control: Adhere to Trust policies to minimise infections; complete mandatory training; notify Occupational Health if infected.
• Childrens Rights & Safeguarding: Uphold rights of children and vulnerable adults; support protection from harm.
• Mandatory Training & Confidentiality: Complete annual training; maintain confidentiality per Data Protection Act 1984.
• Serious Incidents: Report incidents to reduce risk and safeguard patients, visitors, and staff.
• Equal Opportunities: Follow Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Data Protection: Do not disclose patient or staff information without permission.
• Terms: Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; disclose criminal convictions at application.

This job description will be reviewed annually in consultation with the post holder; flexible responsibilities may arise between reviews.

Job description Job responsibilities Advanced Therapy AssistantDirectorate: Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation ServicesDivision: Medicine Rehabilitation and CardiacBand: 4Responsible to: Clinical Team LeadAccountable to: Head of TherapiesHours: 37.5 per weekLocation: John Radcliffe Hospital Trust OverviewOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching trust providing specialist clinical services, education, training, and research across four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton Hospital. Job PurposeSupport therapy services in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients, including those on the regional vascular surgical ward, Emergency Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Gynae wards. Focus on early mobilisation and rehabilitation post-amputation or vascular surgery. Job SummaryManage a delegated clinical caseload and provide holistic interventions under agreed protocols. Facilitate timely, safe discharge and promote independence. Maintain competencies, record patient data in EPR, perform administrative duties, maintain operational systems, support induction/training of new staff and students, and work flexibly across clinical areas. Maintain therapy equipment and liaise with suppliers. Clinical Responsibilities Knowledge & Assessment: Understand procedures, patient/family dynamics, and contribute to assessments; screen and treat patients under supervision. Therapy Delivery: Assist therapists, carry out delegated activities, adjust programmes within competency, motivate patients. Patient Care & Mobility: Assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care safely. Equipment & Environment: Prepare treatment spaces, ensure safe equipment use, instruct patients and carers. Communication & MDT: Maintain professional relationships, communicate sensitively, report progress, attend patient meetings. Risk Management & Safety: Monitor patients, escalate concerns, perform risk assessments, understand major incident and fire policies. Governance & Discharge Planning: Maintain accurate records, assist discharge processes, support governance, input data, maintain EPR. Planning & Organisation: Prioritise caseload, administrative duties, support training events, perform admin tasks. Non-Clinical Responsibilities Service & Personal Development: Work to CSP and COT standards, adhere to Trust policies, contribute to service improvement, audit, research, and quality projects. Support student placements and induction of new staff. Participate in in-service training, continuing professional development, supervision, peer review, and appraisal. Undertake tasks within competencies and banding, adapting to service needs. Trust Statements Risk Management: All staff responsible for risk management; training provided. Health & Safety: Comply with Health and Safety policies; training and specialist advice available. Infection Control: Adhere to Trust policies to minimise infections; complete mandatory training; notify Occupational Health if infected. Childrens Rights & Safeguarding: Uphold rights of children and vulnerable adults; support protection from harm. Mandatory Training & Confidentiality: Complete annual training; maintain confidentiality per Data Protection Act 1984. Serious Incidents: Report incidents to reduce risk and safeguard patients, visitors, and staff. Equal Opportunities: Follow Trust Equal Opportunities Policy. Data Protection: Do not disclose patient or staff information without permission. Terms: Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; disclose criminal convictions at application. This job description will be reviewed annually in consultation with the post holder; flexible responsibilities may arise between reviews.

Person Specification

Experience and qualifications

Essential

• oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
• oUnderstanding of function in relation to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in the hospital setting
• oPrevious significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in an acute health-care setting.
• oIT literate and able to use a range of applications to support workload
• oAbility to manage own time effectively and efficiently, dealing with a number of complex activities and to adjust plans accordingly
• oTo have strategies for dealing with stressful interpersonal situations and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids
• oAbility to work in a team and understand scope/role of interdisciplinary working and team dynamics.
• oAbility to work independently with individuals and groups to achieve treatment objectives.

Desirable

• oAble to develop and build on knowledge and experience to treat patients independently
• oAbility to recognise the importance of cognition on function and safety
• oAble to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues including where there may be barriers to understanding
• oTo be able to move and handle patients using appropriate recommended techniques/equipment

Person Specification Experience and qualifications Essential oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent) oUnderstanding of function in relation to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in the hospital setting oPrevious significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in an acute health-care setting. oIT literate and able to use a range of applications to support workload oAbility to manage own time effectively and efficiently, dealing with a number of complex activities and to adjust plans accordingly oTo have strategies for dealing with stressful interpersonal situations and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids oAbility to work in a team and understand scope/role of interdisciplinary working and team dynamics. oAbility to work independently with individuals and groups to achieve treatment objectives. Desirable oAble to develop and build on knowledge and experience to treat patients independently oAbility to recognise the importance of cognition on function and safety oAble to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues including where there may be barriers to understanding oTo be able to move and handle patients using appropriate recommended techniques/equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post is for a full time (37.5) ) band 7 Advanced Specialist Orthoptist to cover 12 months maternity leave.

The role will involve managing a general and complex caseload within all adult and paediatric orthoptic services.

There are also opportunities to develop your knowledge base and skills in both enhanced and advanced roles, within a variety of services including paediatric Ophthalmology, CFU, ROP, TED, Stroke and adult neuro.

The role will include participation in all general and complex Adult Ocular Motility and Neuro-orthoptic clinics. Paediatric Neuro and Oncology services and an active role in all forms of teaching including, undergraduate Orthoptists, optometrists and Ophthalmologists is required.

There are opportunities to support intravitreal injection clinics and MR/Glaucoma clinics for those already suitably trained and qualified. Training to deliver intravitreal injections will also be considered.

Please contact [email protected] or 01865434835 if you would like to discuss this position or if you would like to visit the department.

Main duties of the job

Managing a core orthoptic caseload, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans to patients of all age groups, with a wide range of visual abnormality.

Managing a complex caseload, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients seen within specialist services to include; neuro-ophthalmology/adult motility, paediatric neuro-oncology, and TED.

To assess diagnose and advise treatment plans for in-patients and to liaise with other medical teams to support ongoing care.

To take an active role in all aspects of teaching, to include Orthoptic undergraduates, pre-reg optometrists and ophthalmology trainees.

To contribute in departmental audit

About us

We are a large friendly team of 15 orthoptists and 4 administrators, we work jointly with a team of 2 paediatric Ophthalmology Consultants, 2 Adult Motility Consultants and 1 Neuro-Ophthalmology Consultant as well as a wider team of Optometrists/nurses/Ophthalmic imagers. Our service is based in the Eye Hospital within the John Radcliffe Hospital however we also hold clinics within 6 peripheral sites across Oxfordshire, 5 special schools as well as leading a school vision screening service.

We are a very forward thinking, proactive team and are keen to support those interested in extended role as well as continuing professional development within core Orthoptics.

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants who as a team provide high quality therapy intervention to patients across Emergency, Acute General Medicine, Trauma and High Care Unit.

As part of a multi professional team you will identify and undertake a comprehensive assessment of need at the point of hospital admission and deliver rehabilitation interventions to maximise the recovery of patients.

Key areas of responsibility will be:

• Delivery of early therapy intervention post operatively and/or during the first 24 hours of hospital admission.
• Assessment, intervention and treatment of patients with Respiratory Physiotherapy amenable conditions.
• Implementation of programmes that minimise sedentary behaviour during the hospital stay.
• Supporting prevention (where appropriate) and early resolution/management of delirium and other cognitive spectrum disorders through physical and cognitively stimulating activities.
• Collaborating with local health and social care providers to minimise institutionalisation through a 'home first' approach to hospital discharge.
• Supporting and willing to contribute to a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective Physiotherapy services to patients across Acute and Emergency Medicine, including Trauma and High Care.

With support of the wider MDT, you will be expected to work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients in the Emergency Department and/or following admission to hospital. The post holder will strive to maximise patients' independence and quality of life, working towards the wider Therapy aims of early intervention, active recovery and discharge. The post holder will also provide assessment and intervention to patients with Respiratory Physiotherapy amenable conditions.

The post holder will be involved in student education and supervision, and there are opportunities to be involved in supervising junior members of staff. Support from senior members of the team will be provided and education, training and development is supported. Active participation in quality improvement, clinical audit and research projects will be encouraged to enable relevant and best practice to be delivered.

The ability to work flexibly across 7 days is required.

About us

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 www.ouh.nhs.uk

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-8306273-B6

Job locations

Horton Hospital

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX169AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and responsibilities

Communication

• To consistently deploy effective communication and engagement skills enabling effective working relationships with all members of the multi-professional team.
• To effectively communicate with patients and their carers/family members, including the sensitive management of complex or contentious issues.
• To overcome barriers to effective communication, such as those caused by pathological impairment or language differences, by deploying effective mitigating strategies.
• To engage and build relationships with external agencies and providers to enhance patient care continuity and outcomes.
• To be able to motivate and positively influence others through effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Be able to write complex reports accurately describing patients clinical status and ensuring that the information provided aids effective continuing care and clinical management.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To enact the professional and legal responsibilities for all aspects of the post-holders own clinical practice.
• To carry out comprehensive assessments for patients within acute and emergency medicine, including those with complex presentations, and form treatment and rehabilitation plans in partnership with the patient and their carers/family.
• To interpret and analyse multiple sources of clinical information to form accurate physiotherapy diagnoses in acute and emergency medicine; drawing on guidance from senior physiotherapists when required.
• To assess and provide intervention to patients with respiratory Physiotherapy amenable conditions across all clinical areas.
• To formulate and deliver comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and discharge plans, based on clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and patient preferences.
• To assess individuals and form a plan of care and recovery with patients who have a respiratory need.
• To evaluate patient progress against agreed treatment goals and be able to modify plans accordingly.
• To determine a patients mental capacity to understand and to gain informed consent for treatment. To work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent and are deprived of their liberty.
• To co-ordinate intervention where there is a need to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• To maintain accurate written records using an electronic patient record system and maintain fidelity to professional standards.
• To determine and mitigate for risk of patient and staff harm using the agreed risk assessment frameworks and the Trusts manual handling policy.
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
• To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients
• To represent physiotherapy and/or individual patients at multi disciplinary team meetings, to ensure delivery of co-ordinated care.
• To contribute to the provision of a seven-day service.

Leadership and management

• To be responsible for the competent use and maintenance of rehabilitation equipment and support others in the effective and safe use of this equipment.
• To assist in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior staff and assistants.
• To undertake delegated tasks and roles from the team lead and be able to deputise for them on occasions.
• To effectively plan and organise own time, patient caseload, meetings, training and be able to adjust plans as required according to staffing levels and unpredictable factors.
• To assist in the planning of junior staff, students and assistant timetables and deputise for senior staff in organisational duties.

Education and training

• To organise and contribute to the teams training and post-registration education programme.
• To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families and carers as appropriate.
• To be responsible for individual undergraduate student physiotherapists supervision and practice-based learning.
• To adopt a proactive approach in learning from others within, and outside of the physiotherapy profession.
• To be responsible for continuing professional development and maintain a portfolio record to evidence this.
• To maintain contemporary knowledge to apply and maintain best practice in acute and general medicine and rehabilitation.
• To actively participate in the departments quality improvement and clinical audit programme through the completion of authorised projects
• To implement and maintain evidenced-based physiotherapy practice through continuing professional development
• To ensure good working knowledge and application of national and local clinical standards

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and responsibilities Communication To consistently deploy effective communication and engagement skills enabling effective working relationships with all members of the multi-professional team. To effectively communicate with patients and their carers/family members, including the sensitive management of complex or contentious issues. To overcome barriers to effective communication, such as those caused by pathological impairment or language differences, by deploying effective mitigating strategies. To engage and build relationships with external agencies and providers to enhance patient care continuity and outcomes. To be able to motivate and positively influence others through effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Be able to write complex reports accurately describing patients clinical status and ensuring that the information provided aids effective continuing care and clinical management. Clinical Responsibilities To enact the professional and legal responsibilities for all aspects of the post-holders own clinical practice. To carry out comprehensive assessments for patients within acute and emergency medicine, including those with complex presentations, and form treatment and rehabilitation plans in partnership with the patient and their carers/family. To interpret and analyse multiple sources of clinical information to form accurate physiotherapy diagnoses in acute and emergency medicine; drawing on guidance from senior physiotherapists when required. To assess and provide intervention to patients with respiratory Physiotherapy amenable conditions across all clinical areas. To formulate and deliver comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and discharge plans, based on clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and patient preferences. To assess individuals and form a plan of care and recovery with patients who have a respiratory need. To evaluate patient progress against agreed treatment goals and be able to modify plans accordingly. To determine a patients mental capacity to understand and to gain informed consent for treatment. To work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent and are deprived of their liberty. To co-ordinate intervention where there is a need to collaborate across multiple disciplines. To maintain accurate written records using an electronic patient record system and maintain fidelity to professional standards. To determine and mitigate for risk of patient and staff harm using the agreed risk assessment frameworks and the Trusts manual handling policy. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients To represent physiotherapy and/or individual patients at multi disciplinary team meetings, to ensure delivery of co-ordinated care. To contribute to the provision of a seven-day service. Leadership and management To be responsible for the competent use and maintenance of rehabilitation equipment and support others in the effective and safe use of this equipment. To assist in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior staff and assistants. To undertake delegated tasks and roles from the team lead and be able to deputise for them on occasions. To effectively plan and organise own time, patient caseload, meetings, training and be able to adjust plans as required according to staffing levels and unpredictable factors. To assist in the planning of junior staff, students and assistant timetables and deputise for senior staff in organisational duties. Education and training To organise and contribute to the teams training and post-registration education programme. To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families and carers as appropriate. To be responsible for individual undergraduate student physiotherapists supervision and practice-based learning. To adopt a proactive approach in learning from others within, and outside of the physiotherapy profession. To be responsible for continuing professional development and maintain a portfolio record to evidence this. To maintain contemporary knowledge to apply and maintain best practice in acute and general medicine and rehabilitation. To actively participate in the departments quality improvement and clinical audit programme through the completion of authorised projects To implement and maintain evidenced-based physiotherapy practice through continuing professional development To ensure good working knowledge and application of national and local clinical standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications

Skills

Essential

• Application Form

Experience

Essential

• Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications Skills Essential Application Form Experience Essential Experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton Hospital

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX169AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton Hospital

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX169AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivatedElective Care Training and Validation Manager to support the delivery of high-quality elective access services across the Trust.

This is a key role within the Elective Access Team, supporting the delivery of national 18-week Referral to Treatment standards, improving waiting list management, and strengthening data quality across elective pathways. The post holder will work closely with operational, clinical, administrative, information and training teams to ensure patient pathways are managed safely, consistently and effectively.

The successful candidate will lead and support the RTT validation and training team, oversee routine validation processes, provide expert advice on elective access and RTT rules, and deliver high-quality training to staff across the organisation. They will also play an important role in identifying pathway risks, escalating issues, supporting service improvement, and helping teams to understand and use elective care data to improve patient care.

This role would suit someone with strong knowledge of elective access, RTT pathway management and waiting list processes, alongside excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills. You will need to be confident working across services, supporting change, and helping teams deliver safe, timely and patient-focused care.

Main duties of the job

This role provides day-to-day leadership for the Trust's elective care training and RTT validation functions, supporting safe, timely and well-managed patient pathways. You will oversee routine RTT validation, monitor inpatient and outpatient PTLs, escalate pathway risks, data quality issues and potential breaches, and work with operational, clinical, administrative and information teams to ensure elective access standards are understood and applied consistently.

You will lead the corporate RTT validation and training team, develop and deliver training, support RTT super users, analyse performance and waiting list data, produce reports, support audits and identify improvement opportunities. Acting as a key contact for elective access and 18-week RTT queries, you will support service improvement, governance and robust pathway management.

The role requires strong communication, analytical, leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across services.

About us

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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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.

Job summary

This position has arisen to backfill a staff member who has been successful in a predoctoral NIHR award for 12months. If you are a Band 7 dietitian looking to gain more leadership experience, or an experienced Band 6 looking to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

This post offers great MDT working and the ability to advance knowledge and skills in intestinal failure and transplantation. You will also lead the team of 3 dietitians with support from fellow Team Lead Dietitians and MDT members.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best teaching hospitals in the UK and offers the successful candidates the opportunity to gain valuabletraining so that they cannot only advance their careers butjoina team that offers the very best in nutritional care.

We encourage every Band 7 to protect 30% of their time within the role to development, both individually and as a service. This can include quality improvement projects, clinical audit and CPD, as well as service development alongside the MDT.

As a valued member of ourteam,you will receive:

• Flexible working, including opportunities for home working
• Clinical supervisionand support from experienced and specialist dietitians
• Dedicated timefor professional and service development
• Regular appraisals andpersonalised development plan
• Access to a range ofCPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Library collection.

Main duties of the job

Provide a specialist, evidence based dietetic service to patients with intestinal failure (IF) who are referred for intestinal transplant (ITx) including their assessment, acute transplant period and long term follow up.

Provide a specialist dietetic service to patient with IF who may require parenteral or complex nutrition support plans.

Support colleagues to deliver dietetic care to patients at all phases of the intestinal failure patient pathway, within the trust, locally, nationally or internationally.

Lead, supervise and support a team of dietitians in the areas of parenteral nutrition (PN), IF and ITx. To initiate and lead discussion on organisational, professional and clinical issues relevant to the team.

Along with the Service Manager, be responsible for the dietetic service provided to their clinical area and its development. Along with the Nutrition Support Team medical, nursing and pharmacy leads to be responsible for the IF service and its development.

Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams to provide a flexible, prioritised service based on clinical need. To act as a source of expertise for local and national dietetic and MDT colleagues and regarding the nutritional management of these patient groups.

Participate in and initiate audits and research as appropriate for the clinical area, Dietetic and NST services.

Work closely with the other Dietetic Team Leads to support the running and development of the whole Dietetic Department

About us

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-8205254-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

To be be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including sole responsibility for the dietetic management of patients in your care, working within the professional, ethical and legal framework for dietetics set out in the Health and Care Profession Councils Dietitians Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics and the British Dietetic Associations Professional Standards for Dietitians and Code of Professional Conduct.

Work autonomously and have responsibility for delivery a highly skilled dietetic service within the multidisciplinary team as part of the whole care pathway for patients diagnosed with intestinal failure (IF), including intestinal transplant candidates and recipients.

Lead and coordinate dietetic provision to ensure a comprehensive specialised dietetic service is provided to IF and transplant patients. This will include:

• Providing a highly specialised clinical service to IF and transplant inpatients, including those requiring TPN within the OUH
• To support the multidisciplinary nutrition team in facilitating the planning and discharge of PN fed patients, coordinating and arranging appropriate follow-up remotely or at the consultant led multidisciplinary nutrition clinic for HPN and complex enterally fed patients being discharged both locally and out of area.
• Lead and support the dietetic service provided to OUH HPN patient and complex nutrition caseload for outpatients, and support the NST to assess and provide nutritional input, including requesting additional information, investigations, blood tests, vitamins and trace elements, review TPN prescription based on nutrient requirements and biochemistry.
• Providing a highly specialised clinical service to intestinal transplant patients including candidates assessment, work up, acute transplant period and long term follow up both locally and out of area, including satellite clinic.

Provision of a dietetic service includes the following aspects:

• To judge and determine appropriateness of referrals made by members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective use of time and resources;

• Obtain and analyse relevant information from different sources including: medical notes, nursing notes, the client, ward staff and/or carers, in order to make a comprehensive assessment of the patients condition, prognosis and treatment plans so that a decision on the most appropriate dietetic treatment to support this can be made in the short and long term;
• To assess the nutritional status of individual patients based on anthropometric measurements e.g. weight, height, weight history as well as biochemical parameters, diet history and other validated methods of nutritional assessment as appropriate;
• Calculate nutritional requirements based on: 1) anthropometric data 2) current nutritional and hydration status 3) current clinical state 4) established guidelines on requirements based on weight and age 5) previous dietary intake;
• Discussion and negotiation of treatment options to individualise and establish the most appropriate methods of treatment, in an attempt to encourage compliance with and acceptance of the dietetic management plan;
• To formulate individualised patient care plans, artificial feeding regimens, taking into consideration factors which may affect requirements or help/hinder provision of nutrition support such as: prescribed drugs, biochemical derangements etc;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional goals and modify as necessary based on ongoing analysis and assessment of information available and changing patient needs and medical condition.

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and other health professionals. Skills of negotiation, motivation, explanation and gaining consent are used in a wide variety of sometimes sensitive situations. The ability to communicate complex information at an appropriate level to enable understanding is important. Barriers to communication may be evident e.g. loss of hearing, receptive and expressive problems with the formulation and understanding of language, difficulties with speaking.

Work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

Attend regular team meetings when patient care is reviewed, liaison meetings with other multi-disciplinary teams where patients joint care is planned and reviewed, case conferences, ward rounds and governance meetings.

Liaise and communicate with healthcare professionals in acute and community settings, ensuring seamless continuation of dietetic treatment.

This involves:

1. Detailed handover to dietetic colleagues in local hospitals;

2. Key role in the planning, coordinating, training and community follow-up for patients requiring on-going dietetic input both locally and out of area.

3. Provide the continued dietetic support via telephone for selected patients

To be actively involved with the development of evidence-based, trust-wide guidelines, for example feeding protocols and other resources such as diet sheets in liaison with dietetic colleagues, senior nurses or clinicians.

Participate in research and audit undertaken by the Nutrition, Transplant and/or Dietetic team. Presentation of audit or research results at national or international conferences to promote practise and share expertise with colleagues.

TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES

To work as part of the team of team leads to support the smooth running and quality service delivery of the Dietetics department, within OUH Therapies CSU.

To lead on service planning within the identified clinical area.

To ensure that all team members receive clinical supervision in conjunction with clinical specialists.

Monitoring and allocating work load / distribution including overseeing annual and study leave requests and cover in clinical team. Monitoring and managing sickness / absence of team members.

Ensuring that all team members have an annual appraisal

Leading on recruitment to vacant posts in clinical team (in conjunction with the Dietetic Services manager)

Act as an advisor to managers as to likely changes and requirements as a result of developments within clinical area. Lead on the development of new services within clinical area.

To organise and lead the clinical team including:

1) Provision of reports/documentation on clinical service as required in a timely manner.

2) To be responsible for authorising and recording annual leave for the clinical team and agree annual leave as required for other dietetic colleagues

3) Ensure regular clinical team meetings involving CPD and team objectives

4) To be responsible for developing a training program for the Band 5 and/or Band 6 dietitians on rotation in the clinical area

To represent the Dietetic Team at Divisional/Directorate Clinical Governance and business meetings

Along with the Nutrition Support Team medical, nursing and pharmacy leads to be responsible for the intestinal failure service and its development.

PROFESSIONAL

Be accountable for own actions working within the professional, ethical and legal framework for dietetics set out in the Health Profession Councils Dietitians Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics and the British Dietetic Associations Professional Standards for Dietitians and Code of Professional Conduct.

To take responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD) and provide evidence for this by maintaining a CPD portfolio. CPD involves critical evaluation of scientific papers, attending professional development meetings, working as a reflective practitioner and attending relevant internal/external courses.

Participate in own annual appraisal, identifying own development and training needs and setting personal development objectives with line manager.

Undertake all relevant statutory and mandatory training, maintaining up to date compliance.

To participate in departmental audits and initiate audit within own work area in order to monitor and evaluate whether local/ national standards are being met and make recommendations for change. To be involved with the planning of departmental clinical effectiveness and audit strategies.

To have responsibility to provide input into own clinical area policies and guidelines.

Be involved with the dietetic student training programme, facilitating the development of skills and knowledge and participate in the assessment process.

To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to all members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the nutritional management of patients in the identified clinical area. This involves regular participation in in-house training courses. Participate in external training /teaching when requested to do so for example teaching undergraduate nursing students at local university.

To demonstrate risk management skills and a sound understanding of clinical governance and apply to the work situation. To be involved in clinical governance, including investigating and shared learning of incidents.

ORGANISATIONAL

To determine priorities for own work based on clinical need and balance patient caseload with professional demands.

To provide cover for other colleagues patient caseloads, this requires time management and excellent organisational skills.

To be an active member of the bank holiday on-call service

To collect and record activity data daily as required by the department, clinical teams, trust and outside agencies. Collation and sharing of audit data including via in house databases or national data repositories, as appropriate.

To maintain accurate and legible documentation of patient interventions on electronic patient records. To communicate any changes in nutritional care to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team by documentation within nursing/medical notes or by letter/report/secure email.

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL To be be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including sole responsibility for the dietetic management of patients in your care, working within the professional, ethical and legal framework for dietetics set out in the Health and Care Profession Councils Dietitians Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics and the British Dietetic Associations Professional Standards for Dietitians and Code of Professional Conduct. Work autonomously and have responsibility for delivery a highly skilled dietetic service within the multidisciplinary team as part of the whole care pathway for patients diagnosed with intestinal failure (IF), including intestinal transplant candidates and recipients. Lead and coordinate dietetic provision to ensure a comprehensive specialised dietetic service is provided to IF and transplant patients. This will include: Providing a highly specialised clinical service to IF and transplant inpatients, including those requiring TPN within the OUH To support the multidisciplinary nutrition team in facilitating the planning and discharge of PN fed patients, coordinating and arranging appropriate follow-up remotely or at the consultant led multidisciplinary nutrition clinic for HPN and complex enterally fed patients being discharged both locally and out of area. Lead and support the dietetic service provided to OUH HPN patient and complex nutrition caseload for outpatients, and support the NST to assess and provide nutritional input, including requesting additional information, investigations, blood tests, vitamins and trace elements, review TPN prescription based on nutrient requirements and biochemistry. Providing a highly specialised clinical service to intestinal transplant patients including candidates assessment, work up, acute transplant period and long term follow up both locally and out of area, including satellite clinic. Provision of a dietetic service includes the following aspects: To judge and determine appropriateness of referrals made by members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective use of time and resources; Obtain and analyse relevant information from different sources including: medical notes, nursing notes, the client, ward staff and/or carers, in order to make a comprehensive assessment of the patients condition, prognosis and treatment plans so that a decision on the most appropriate dietetic treatment to support this can be made in the short and long term; To assess the nutritional status of individual patients based on anthropometric measurements e.g. weight, height, weight history as well as biochemical parameters, diet history and other validated methods of nutritional assessment as appropriate; Calculate nutritional requirements based on: 1) anthropometric data 2) current nutritional and hydration status 3) current clinical state 4) established guidelines on requirements based on weight and age 5) previous dietary intake; Discussion and negotiation of treatment options to individualise and establish the most appropriate methods of treatment, in an attempt to encourage compliance with and acceptance of the dietetic management plan; To formulate individualised patient care plans, artificial feeding regimens, taking into consideration factors which may affect requirements or help/hinder provision of nutrition support such as: prescribed drugs, biochemical derangements etc; Evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional goals and modify as necessary based on ongoing analysis and assessment of information available and changing patient needs and medical condition. To communicate effectively with patients, carers and other health professionals. Skills of negotiation, motivation, explanation and gaining consent are used in a wide variety of sometimes sensitive situations. The ability to communicate complex information at an appropriate level to enable understanding is important. Barriers to communication may be evident e.g. loss of hearing, receptive and expressive problems with the formulation and understanding of language, difficulties with speaking. Work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Attend regular team meetings when patient care is reviewed, liaison meetings with other multi-disciplinary teams where patients joint care is planned and reviewed, case conferences, ward rounds and governance meetings. Liaise and communicate with healthcare professionals in acute and community settings, ensuring seamless continuation of dietetic treatment. This involves: 1. Detailed handover to dietetic colleagues in local hospitals; 2. Key role in the planning, coordinating, training and community follow-up for patients requiring on-going dietetic input both locally and out of area. 3. Provide the continued dietetic support via telephone for selected patients To be actively involved with the development of evidence-based, trust-wide guidelines, for example feeding protocols and other resources such as diet sheets in liaison with dietetic colleagues, senior nurses or clinicians. Participate in research and audit undertaken by the Nutrition, Transplant and/or Dietetic team. Presentation of audit or research results at national or international conferences to promote practise and share expertise with colleagues. TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES To work as part of the team of team leads to support the smooth running and quality service delivery of the Dietetics department, within OUH Therapies CSU. To lead on service planning within the identified clinical area. To ensure that all team members receive clinical supervision in conjunction with clinical specialists. Monitoring and allocating work load / distribution including overseeing annual and study leave requests and cover in clinical team. Monitoring and managing sickness / absence of team members. Ensuring that all team members have an annual appraisal Leading on recruitment to vacant posts in clinical team (in conjunction with the Dietetic Services manager) Act as an advisor to managers as to likely changes and requirements as a result of developments within clinical area. Lead on the development of new services within clinical area. To organise and lead the clinical team including: 1) Provision of reports/documentation on clinical service as required in a timely manner. 2) To be responsible for authorising and recording annual leave for the clinical team and agree annual leave as required for other dietetic colleagues 3) Ensure regular clinical team meetings involving CPD and team objectives 4) To be responsible for developing a training program for the Band 5 and/or Band 6 dietitians on rotation in the clinical area To represent the Dietetic Team at Divisional/Directorate Clinical Governance and business meetings Along with the Nutrition Support Team medical, nursing and pharmacy leads to be responsible for the intestinal failure service and its development. PROFESSIONAL Be accountable for own actions working within the professional, ethical and legal framework for dietetics set out in the Health Profession Councils Dietitians Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics and the British Dietetic Associations Professional Standards for Dietitians and Code of Professional Conduct. To take responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD) and provide evidence for this by maintaining a CPD portfolio. CPD involves critical evaluation of scientific papers, attending professional development meetings, working as a reflective practitioner and attending relevant internal/external courses. Participate in own annual appraisal, identifying own development and training needs and setting personal development objectives with line manager. Undertake all relevant statutory and mandatory training, maintaining up to date compliance. To participate in departmental audits and initiate audit within own work area in order to monitor and evaluate whether local/ national standards are being met and make recommendations for change. To be involved with the planning of departmental clinical effectiveness and audit strategies. To have responsibility to provide input into own clinical area policies and guidelines. Be involved with the dietetic student training programme, facilitating the development of skills and knowledge and participate in the assessment process. To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to all members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the nutritional management of patients in the identified clinical area. This involves regular participation in in-house training courses. Participate in external training /teaching when requested to do so for example teaching undergraduate nursing students at local university. To demonstrate risk management skills and a sound understanding of clinical governance and apply to the work situation. To be involved in clinical governance, including investigating and shared learning of incidents. ORGANISATIONAL To determine priorities for own work based on clinical need and balance patient caseload with professional demands. To provide cover for other colleagues patient caseloads, this requires time management and excellent organisational skills. To be an active member of the bank holiday on-call service To collect and record activity data daily as required by the department, clinical teams, trust and outside agencies. Collation and sharing of audit data including via in house databases or national data repositories, as appropriate. To maintain accurate and legible documentation of patient interventions on electronic patient records. To communicate any changes in nutritional care to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team by documentation within nursing/medical notes or by letter/report/secure email.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Nutrition & Dietetic Degree or equivalent
• Registered with Health Professions Council as a Dietitian
• Evidence of successful completion of significant specialist post graduate training equivalent to Masters level in this clinical area.

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of informal/formal leadership training
• Evidence of training as clinical supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of high level of specialist dietetic knowledge/skills in this clinical area
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical nutrition
• Evidence of research / audit / project work
• Demonstrates excellent and up to date knowledge of national policies and guidelines relevant to whole service as well as to specific clinical area

Desirable

• Evidence of effective line management of staff
• Is able to demonstrate evidence of clinical service development

Skills

Essential

• Able to listen well and counsel colleagues, staff, patients and carers
• Able to communicate effectively particularly where barriers to understanding exist

Other

Essential

• Able to easily and efficiently travel to clinical sites and training venues across the county to provide a dietetics service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Nutrition & Dietetic Degree or equivalent Registered with Health Professions Council as a Dietitian Evidence of successful completion of significant specialist post graduate training equivalent to Masters level in this clinical area. Desirable Evidence of completion of informal/formal leadership training Evidence of training as clinical supervisor Experience Essential Evidence of high level of specialist dietetic knowledge/skills in this clinical area Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical nutrition Evidence of research / audit / project work Demonstrates excellent and up to date knowledge of national policies and guidelines relevant to whole service as well as to specific clinical area Desirable Evidence of effective line management of staff Is able to demonstrate evidence of clinical service development Skills Essential Able to listen well and counsel colleagues, staff, patients and carers Able to communicate effectively particularly where barriers to understanding exist Other Essential Able to easily and efficiently travel to clinical sites and training venues across the county to provide a dietetics service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Based on staff feedback, we recently introduced a new rotational program for Band 6 Dietitians. This rotational post will support the department to deliver high quality care to patients treated in the specialist areas of critical care, gastroenterology or surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

This permanent position would be ideal for a Dietitian with an interest in acute nutrition, critical care, gastroenterology and/or surgery. We are looking for a dietitian with a solid foundation in general dietetics to work closely with Band 7 specialist dietitians in their rotational clinical areas, along with static Band 6 specialist dietitians and supporting rotational Band 5 dietitians.

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

• Enrolment in our structured rotational program with dedicated time to learn and practice specialist skills
• Clinical supervision and support from a team of experienced and specialist dietitians
• Dedicated time for professional and service development
• Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan
• Access to a range of CPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Library collection.
• Support for further academic study related to speciality and/or service delivery.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to a high quality and comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service to the in the specialist area across hospital sites in conjunction with other members of the team.

To liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary teams - actively contributing to a coordinated, evidence based and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

To be a resource/contact for other dietitians/nurses in the areas of nutrition support in in the specialist area.

To contribute to the development of Nutrition policy, protocols and guidelines.

To provide clinical support to other dietitians on the care of in the patients with specialist conditions.

To audit practice, produce progress reports and make recommendations for the future development of the clinical areas.

To be actively involved in teaching / training sessions to medical and nursing staff and other health professionals.

To be involved in the supervision and training of Band 5 Rotational Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Nutrition Assistants within the team.

To be actively involved in student training.

To actively participate in reflective practice.

Attend regular ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Be involved in other general cover as required for annual leave, etc.

About us

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 www.ouh.nhs.uk

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-8216230-B6

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Be professionally and legally accountable for own work and caseload.

Work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. This involves attending ward rounds, case conferences and regular team meetings.

Organise own workload: prioritising and balancing patient-related and professional demands and contributing to the effectiveness of the team.

To judge and determine the appropriateness of referrals made by members of the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure effective use of time and resources.

Assess patients diagnosis, medical care and biochemistry making decisions as to who needs dietary management.

Obtain and analyse relevant information from different sources including: clinicians medical notes, nursing notes, electronic patient records, the client, ward staff and/or carers, in order to make a comprehensive assessment of the patients condition, prognosis and treatment plans so that a decision on the most appropriate dietetic treatment to support this can be made in the short and long term.

Interpret and monitor biochemical data.

Calculate nutritional requirements using specific assessment tools and calculations. To remain up to date with the literature and ensure that this is an evidence based process and clinically relevant to the critically ill and surgical patient groups.

Advise on appropriate artificial feeding routes for patients both via the enteral and parenteral routes.

Formulate individualised patient care plans, artificial feeding regimens and parenteral nutrition requirements, taking into consideration factors which may affect requirements or help/hinder provision of nutrition support such as: prescribed drugs, biochemical derangements etc. Within the care plan this would include nutritional supplements, specialist feeds, need for added micronutrients.

Evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional goals and modify these goals and care plans as necessary based on ongoing analysis, assessment of information available and changing patient needs.

Use communication techniques i.e. behavioural change and motivational interviewing to work with the patient.

Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers and other health professionals. Skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining consent may be used in a wide variety of different, sometimes sensitive, situations. It is important to be able to communicate complex information at an appropriate level. Barriers to communication may be evident e.g. loss of sight, loss of hearing, lack of English, both written and spoken, requiring the use of translators.

To be sensitive to the religious and ethnic needs of patients' dietary requirements and have an understanding of foods eaten by multicultural populations and how they impact on hospital catering.

Liaise and advise catering staff for meal and snack provision appropriate for your patient group within the constraints of the cook chill system. This can involve multicultural requirements and/or other dietary needs for example, gluten free.

To be actively involved with the development of evidence based, trust-wide guidelines - to be a resource to other dietitians, writing and compiling diet sheets, protocols and advice.

To cover for other dietitians when sickness or leave necessitates.

To be an active member of the bank holiday on-call service

Any other duties that may from time to time be allocated by the Team Leader and Acute Dietetic Service Manager

PROFESSIONAL

Be accountable for own actions within the professional, ethical and legal framework for dietetics set out in the Health Profession Councils code of practice for Dietitians and the British Dietetic Associations professional standards for Dietitians.

To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and providing evidence for this by maintaining a CPD portfolio. CPD involves critical evaluation of scientific papers, attending professional development meetings, working as a reflective practitioner and attending relevant internal/external courses.

Participate in annual appraisal, identifying own developmental and training needs and setting personal developmental objectives.

To participate in departmental audits and initiate audit within own work area in order to monitor and evaluate whether local/national/international standards are being met and make recommendations for change. To be involved with the planning of departmental clinical effectiveness and audit strategies.

Be involved with the dietetic student training program, facilitating the development of skills and knowledge, being involved in the assessment process and acting as a mentor.

To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to all members of the multidisciplinary team, regarding the nutritional management of patients. This involves participation in in-house training courses e.g. new staff nurses orientation program and advanced nursing courses. Also to participate in external training/teaching when requested.

Mentor and train qualified dietitians on rotations to further their experiences and understanding of critical care and surgical dietetics.

To have a detailed understanding of medical conditions/drugs and nutritional implications.

To demonstrate risk management skills and a sound understanding of clinical governance and apply to the work situation.

ORGANISATIONAL

To determine priorities for own work area based on clinical need and balance patient caseload with professional demands.

To collect data as required by the department, trust and outside agencies.

To maintain accurate and up to date documentation of patient interventions. To communicate dietetic interventions to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team by documentation within electronic nursing/medical notes or by means of generating a letter/report.

To be involved with setting agenda items, chairing and taking minutes for departmental and clinical team meetings, when required.

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL Be professionally and legally accountable for own work and caseload. Work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. This involves attending ward rounds, case conferences and regular team meetings. Organise own workload: prioritising and balancing patient-related and professional demands and contributing to the effectiveness of the team. To judge and determine the appropriateness of referrals made by members of the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure effective use of time and resources. Assess patients diagnosis, medical care and biochemistry making decisions as to who needs dietary management. Obtain and analyse relevant information from different sources including: clinicians medical notes, nursing notes, electronic patient records, the client, ward staff and/or carers, in order to make a comprehensive assessment of the patients condition, prognosis and treatment plans so that a decision on the most appropriate dietetic treatment to support this can be made in the short and long term. Interpret and monitor biochemical data. Calculate nutritional requirements using specific assessment tools and calculations. To remain up to date with the literature and ensure that this is an evidence based process and clinically relevant to the critically ill and surgical patient groups. Advise on appropriate artificial feeding routes for patients both via the enteral and parenteral routes. Formulate individualised patient care plans, artificial feeding regimens and parenteral nutrition requirements, taking into consideration factors which may affect requirements or help/hinder provision of nutrition support such as: prescribed drugs, biochemical derangements etc. Within the care plan this would include nutritional supplements, specialist feeds, need for added micronutrients. Evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional goals and modify these goals and care plans as necessary based on ongoing analysis, assessment of information available and changing patient needs. Use communication techniques i.e. behavioural change and motivational interviewing to work with the patient. Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers and other health professionals. Skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining consent may be used in a wide variety of different, sometimes sensitive, situations. It is important to be able to communicate complex information at an appropriate level. Barriers to communication may be evident e.g. loss of sight, loss of hearing, lack of English, both written and spoken, requiring the use of translators. To be sensitive to the religious and ethnic needs of patients' dietary requirements and have an understanding of foods eaten by multicultural populations and how they impact on hospital catering. Liaise and advise catering staff for meal and snack provision appropriate for your patient group within the constraints of the cook chill system. This can involve multicultural requirements and/or other dietary needs for example, gluten free. To be actively involved with the development of evidence based, trust-wide guidelines - to be a resource to other dietitians, writing and compiling diet sheets, protocols and advice. To cover for other dietitians when sickness or leave necessitates. To be an active member of the bank holiday on-call service Any other duties that may from time to time be allocated by the Team Leader and Acute Dietetic Service Manager PROFESSIONAL Be accountable for own actions within the professional, ethical and legal framework for dietetics set out in the Health Profession Councils code of practice for Dietitians and the British Dietetic Associations professional standards for Dietitians. To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and providing evidence for this by maintaining a CPD portfolio. CPD involves critical evaluation of scientific papers, attending professional development meetings, working as a reflective practitioner and attending relevant internal/external courses. Participate in annual appraisal, identifying own developmental and training needs and setting personal developmental objectives. To participate in departmental audits and initiate audit within own work area in order to monitor and evaluate whether local/national/international standards are being met and make recommendations for change. To be involved with the planning of departmental clinical effectiveness and audit strategies. Be involved with the dietetic student training program, facilitating the development of skills and knowledge, being involved in the assessment process and acting as a mentor. To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to all members of the multidisciplinary team, regarding the nutritional management of patients. This involves participation in in-house training courses e.g. new staff nurses orientation program and advanced nursing courses. Also to participate in external training/teaching when requested. Mentor and train qualified dietitians on rotations to further their experiences and understanding of critical care and surgical dietetics. To have a detailed understanding of medical conditions/drugs and nutritional implications. To demonstrate risk management skills and a sound understanding of clinical governance and apply to the work situation. ORGANISATIONAL To determine priorities for own work area based on clinical need and balance patient caseload with professional demands. To collect data as required by the department, trust and outside agencies. To maintain accurate and up to date documentation of patient interventions. To communicate dietetic interventions to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team by documentation within electronic nursing/medical notes or by means of generating a letter/report. To be involved with setting agenda items, chairing and taking minutes for departmental and clinical team meetings, when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Nutrition & Dietetic Degree or equivalent
• Registered with Health Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
• Evidence range of CPD activities

Desirable

• Member of BDA & relevant BDA Interest Group

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and experience of a wide range of clinical areas with adult patients in the acute hospital setting.
• Able to demonstrate some knowledge, skills and experience in a specialist area of nutrition (e.g. critical care, surgery, gastroenterology, etc)
• Experience of student training including supervision, assessment and mentoring
• Experience of teaching and training
• Experience of audit/project work

Skills

Essential

• IT skills (e.g. word processing, power point presentations, internet & Teams use)

Other relevant factors

Desirable

• Able to easily and efficiently travel to clinical sites and training venues across the county, to provide a dietetics service and to support staff/colleagues

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Nutrition & Dietetic Degree or equivalent Registered with Health Care Professions Council as a Dietitian Evidence range of CPD activities Desirable Member of BDA & relevant BDA Interest Group Experience Essential Demonstrates knowledge, skills and experience of a wide range of clinical areas with adult patients in the acute hospital setting. Able to demonstrate some knowledge, skills and experience in a specialist area of nutrition (e.g. critical care, surgery, gastroenterology, etc) Experience of student training including supervision, assessment and mentoring Experience of teaching and training Experience of audit/project work Skills Essential IT skills (e.g. word processing, power point presentations, internet & Teams use) Other relevant factors Desirable Able to easily and efficiently travel to clinical sites and training venues across the county, to provide a dietetics service and to support staff/colleagues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a key role within the pharmacy team delivering services across the specialist medicine directorate. The post-holder will be an active member of both the Pharmacy and Sterile Services and specialist medicine directorates, to ensure continuous two-way exchange of information and maintain high standards of medicines use within the Trust.

The post holder will ensure the provision of an effective learning environment within the pharmacy department of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, which will strengthen foundation trainee pharmacist training and meet the wider pharmacy training needs which arise from Pharmacy in England, Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS, Liberating the NHS: Developing the Healthcare Workforce and the Modernising Pharmacy Careers Programme, and respond to recommendations from national reports such as the Francis Report.

Main duties of the job

Provide a holistic, specialist pharmaceutical care service to patients attending HIV/ID and Sexual Health Outpatient Clinics.

Maintain records of patients on antiretrovirals and provide anonymised epidemiological reports to internal and external agencies (e.g. HIV commissioners) as needed.

Act as a key member for HIV infectious diseases and sexual health multidisciplinary team meetings including contributing, co-ordinating, taking and distributing meeting minutes.

Promote, monitor, and improve the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within infectious diseases/HIV through regular communication, budgetary reports and feedback to the directorate.

Routinely review, update, or develop infectious diseases medicines related guidelines.

About us

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 www.ouh.nhs.uk

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 Excellenceand 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.

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Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-CSS-7951570-B8a

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Deliver compassionate excellence via a patient focused clinical pharmacy service, in accordance with national medicines optimisation principles and local clinical pharmacy procedures.

2. Analyse prescriptions, alongside technical resources, patient records and information from patient consults to form an opinion on the most appropriate course of action.

3. Accurately and sensitively communicate medicines related information to a variety of healthcare professionals and patients including those with language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities, in a way that facilitates shared decision making.

4. Participate in and promote antimicrobial stewardship, medicines safety, and medicines effectiveness initiatives.

5. Provide highly specialised advice and guidance on patient management in areas where evidence base is lacking, or opinions are conflicting.

6. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the delivery of care for individuals or groups with complex care needs.

7. When registered with the GPhC and the OUH, prescribe within the Trusts policy for Non-medical Prescribing.

8. Independently manage patients in ambulatory settings, and/or proactively review patients as part of a multidisciplinary ward round.

9. Optimise transfer of patient care, though timely completion of medicines reconciliation and communication with GPs and community pharmacy teams.

10. Support OUH dispensaries and liaise with external agencies (Such as aseptic production services or homecare providers) to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply of medications to patients.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Deliver compassionate excellence via a patient focused clinical pharmacy service, in accordance with national medicines optimisation principles and local clinical pharmacy procedures. 2. Analyse prescriptions, alongside technical resources, patient records and information from patient consults to form an opinion on the most appropriate course of action. 3. Accurately and sensitively communicate medicines related information to a variety of healthcare professionals and patients including those with language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities, in a way that facilitates shared decision making. 4. Participate in and promote antimicrobial stewardship, medicines safety, and medicines effectiveness initiatives. 5. Provide highly specialised advice and guidance on patient management in areas where evidence base is lacking, or opinions are conflicting. 6. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the delivery of care for individuals or groups with complex care needs. 7. When registered with the GPhC and the OUH, prescribe within the Trusts policy for Non-medical Prescribing. 8. Independently manage patients in ambulatory settings, and/or proactively review patients as part of a multidisciplinary ward round. 9. Optimise transfer of patient care, though timely completion of medicines reconciliation and communication with GPs and community pharmacy teams. 10. Support OUH dispensaries and liaise with external agencies (Such as aseptic production services or homecare providers) to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply of medications to patients.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Qualified to masters degree level (MPharm or equivalent)
• Member of the GPhC
• Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent.
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Post graduate qualification in Infectious Diseases
• Accredited Diploma Tutor

Experience

Essential

• Working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level.
• Clinical experience in an HIV / ID / Sexual Health setting.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Preparation of protocols or guidelines
• Critical appraisal of available evidence for formulary applications.
• Supervising and undertaking audit & reporting results
• Presentations at local/regional level
• Preparation of budgetary reports
• Contribution to regional or national specialist interest group(s).
• Contribution to publication or conferences at a regional / national level.
• Involvement in Service Development
• Teaching and tutoring for post graduate diploma

Desirable

• Experience prescribing in specialist area.
• Experience of Pharmacist led clinic
• Experience of service development
• Quality and/or cost improvement projects.
• Practice based research
• Investigation of incidents and risk management.
• RPS Faculty membership

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills including assertiveness
• Evidence based methodical approach
• Problem identification & solving
• Good time management - Able to prioritise appropriately and effectively
• Able to make decisions
• Capable of working under pressure
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Takes responsibility for own personal development
• Able to mentor others
• Well organised.
• Awareness of financial pressures/ constraints within the NHS.
• Awareness of key drivers for NHS
• Able to work autonomously or within a team
• Can delegate appropriately
• Able to work with stigmatised or minority groups

Behavioural Skills

Essential

• Aligned to the Trust values.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Flexible & Self-motivated.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders.
• Professional and personal integrity
• Ability to work with stigmatised or minority groups.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package.
• Able to analyse and present data in Microsoft Excel

Desirable

• Experience using Cerner Millenium
• Experience using Ulysses incident reporting

Person Specification Qualification Essential Qualified to masters degree level (MPharm or equivalent) Member of the GPhC Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent. Independent Prescriber Desirable MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Post graduate qualification in Infectious Diseases Accredited Diploma Tutor Experience Essential Working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level. Clinical experience in an HIV / ID / Sexual Health setting. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Preparation of protocols or guidelines Critical appraisal of available evidence for formulary applications. Supervising and undertaking audit & reporting results Presentations at local/regional level Preparation of budgetary reports Contribution to regional or national specialist interest group(s). Contribution to publication or conferences at a regional / national level. Involvement in Service Development Teaching and tutoring for post graduate diploma Desirable Experience prescribing in specialist area. Experience of Pharmacist led clinic Experience of service development Quality and/or cost improvement projects. Practice based research Investigation of incidents and risk management. RPS Faculty membership Personal Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills including assertiveness Evidence based methodical approach Problem identification & solving Good time management - Able to prioritise appropriately and effectively Able to make decisions Capable of working under pressure Good written and oral communication skills Takes responsibility for own personal development Able to mentor others Well organised. Awareness of financial pressures/ constraints within the NHS. Awareness of key drivers for NHS Able to work autonomously or within a team Can delegate appropriately Able to work with stigmatised or minority groups Behavioural Skills Essential Aligned to the Trust values. Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times. Flexible & Self-motivated. Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders. Professional and personal integrity Ability to work with stigmatised or minority groups. Technical Skills Essential Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package. Able to analyse and present data in Microsoft Excel Desirable Experience using Cerner Millenium Experience using Ulysses incident reporting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

PLAY ASSISTANT BAND 3

Play Assistant Full time post

This posts is based on the Children's Ward at the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. You will work alongside our experienced Health Play Specialist and the ward team offering normalised play for the Hospitalised child. This opportunity will be based on an inpatient ward but you may also be asked to support children in A&E, and clinics.

Main duties of the job

The Play Team and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the importance of play and the impact it can have on a patient's experience, so we are looking for someone who is committed to meeting the needs and engaging effectively with children and young people showing care and compassion in their work.

The successful applicant can learn and develop new skills with the support of the play team and help to promote the play services .

We look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in joining this great team.

About us

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 www.ouh.nhs.uk

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7981434-B3-A

Job locations

Horton General Hospital

Oxford Road

Banabury

OX16 9AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For this post we require

• A Child care qualification equivalent to the NVQ Level 3
• minimum 1 year post Level 3 qualification experience of working with children
• or
• Undertaking the Foundation degree in Hospital Play specialism.

Job description Job responsibilities For this post we require A Child care qualification equivalent to the NVQ Level 3 minimum 1 year post Level 3 qualification experience of working with children or Undertaking the Foundation degree in Hospital Play specialism.

Person Specification

Criteria for the Play Assistant role

Essential

• Experience and evidence of further development
• Evidence of working within a MDT team

Desirable

• Experience with adolescents and children with challenging behaviour

Person Specification Criteria for the Play Assistant role Essential Experience and evidence of further development Evidence of working within a MDT team Desirable Experience with adolescents and children with challenging behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Oxford Road

Banabury

OX16 9AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Oxford Road

Banabury

OX16 9AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 7 Advanced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join us at Oxford University Hospitals. This is an ideal post for an experienced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to have a key role in leading and developing our adult audiology service and would suit someone who would like to further develop their specialist adult audiology, management and leadership skills. You will be working closely with our Team Leader for Adult Rehabilitation, our Hearing Therapy Lead, and our Audiology Training Leads, reporting to the Lead for Adult Audiology. We are looking for a forward-thinking and highly motivated individual to join us as we continue our service development journey.

You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and must have a high level of clinical expertise in vestibular audiology. You mustbe registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist (please note that HCPC HAD registration is not sufficient). Previous NHS experience at Band 6+ level is also essential, with previous experience of operational management and staff supervision an advantage. You will require excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and be a team player.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide an adult audiology service for adults with hearing loss, balance / vestibular disorders and tinnitus including those with additional / complex needs. The role includes routine and advanced diagnostic assessment and the fitting and verification of routine and non-routine hearing aids. You will provide an expert contribution to monthly Balance MDT clinics, and audiological support and expertise to neuro-otology and neurofibromatosis type-2 (NF2) clinics.

In addition, you will also have a key role in the operational management of the service, as well as supervising and line-managing Audiologists and Clinical Scientists. You will be expected to lead service development, working closely with the Head of Adult Audiology and other senior colleagues.

We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on degree apprenticeship, PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation.

You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to undertake clinics at a variety of locations around the county including Banbury, Wantage, Didcot and Brackley. The department offers flexible working arrangements.

About us

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 theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS 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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

321-NOTSS-8233525-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further. If you would be interested in a part-time contract, you are encouraged to get in touch / submit an application.

Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further. If you would be interested in a part-time contract, you are encouraged to get in touch / submit an application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality)
• State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality), or with AHCS as a Healthcare Scientist
• Evidence of further specialist training in audiovestibular assessment

Desirable

• M-level qualification in audiology

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a band 6 specialist audiologist / Clinical Scientist in diagnostic adult audiology
• Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff)
• Experience of managing hearing loss in adults with complex needs
• Significant experience and expertise in audiovestibular assessment
• Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including ENT, Neurology, Geriatrics.
• Experience of clinical audit and service evaluations
• Expert knowledge / skill in hearing aid fitting in adults including use of non-routine devices

Desirable

• Previous line-management experience
• Research experience

Skills and personal attributes

Essential

• Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening,
• Ability to give formal presentations at local and national meetings / conferences
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent clinical judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations
• Positive attitude and approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Committed to development of staff within own team and within the wider audiology team
• High level IT skills with clinical software including Auditbase, evoked potential and specialist hearing aid software

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality) State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality), or with AHCS as a Healthcare Scientist Evidence of further specialist training in audiovestibular assessment Desirable M-level qualification in audiology Experience Essential Significant experience working as a band 6 specialist audiologist / Clinical Scientist in diagnostic adult audiology Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff) Experience of managing hearing loss in adults with complex needs Significant experience and expertise in audiovestibular assessment Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including ENT, Neurology, Geriatrics. Experience of clinical audit and service evaluations Expert knowledge / skill in hearing aid fitting in adults including use of non-routine devices Desirable Previous line-management experience Research experience Skills and personal attributes Essential Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening, Ability to give formal presentations at local and national meetings / conferences Excellent planning and organisational skills Excellent clinical judgement Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations Positive attitude and approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Committed to development of staff within own team and within the wider audiology team High level IT skills with clinical software including Auditbase, evoked potential and specialist hearing aid software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join us at Oxford University Hospitals on a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. It is an exciting time to join OUH as we deliver a project to reconfigure how paediatric audiology services are delivered by the Trust. We are delighted to have been rated "Full Assurance" in our ICB/NHS England site visit in spring 2025, and have received funding to further develop our service, including provision of a new paediatric audiology facility at the Horton Hospital in Banbury (due for completion in September 2026). We are looking for a forward-thinking and highly motivated individual to join us on our service development journey.

This post would be ideal for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientists who would like to further develop their service development, leadership, management and advanced clinical skills. You will be working alongside our other team leaders, reporting to the Head of Paediatric Audiology. This is a full-time post, but we would be happy to consider applicants interested in a part time contract (minimum 22.5hrs/week).

Main duties of the job

The role is primarily concerned with the delivery of advanced clinical practice in paediatric audiology including behavioural testing in children considered non-routine, objective testing, and hearing aid fitting and verification. In addition, this post carries service development and line-management responsibilities. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology in the delivery of the newly configured service. They will be expected to supervise, coach and mentor junior members of staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided. Time has been allocated for the leadership, management, training and service development aspects of the role.

You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology with additional training in paediatric audiology, or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and must be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist (please note that HCPC HAD registration is not sufficient). Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is expected, including provision of hearing aids. You will have highly developed skills in undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine.

About us

OUH is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The paediatric audiology service sits alongside a busy adult audiology service and our Auditory Implant Programme. You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists (Audiology), Hearing Therapists and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation.

Job summary

We are looking for two Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join us at Oxford University Hospitals. It is an exciting time to join OUH as we deliver a project to reconfigure how paediatric audiology services are delivered by the Trust. We are delighted to have been rated "Full Assurance" in our ICB/NHS England site visit in spring 2025, and have received funding to further develop our service, including provision of a new paediatric audiology facility at the Horton Hospital in Banbury (due for completion in September 2026). We are looking for forward-thinking and highly motivated individuals to join us on our service development journey.

These posts would be ideal for experienced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists who would like to further develop their service development, leadership, management and advanced clinical skills. You will be working alongside our other team leaders, reporting to the Head of Paediatric Audiology. These posts are funded at 1.6WTE. Ideally, we are looking to fill these posts as 1.0WTE full-time and 0.6WTE (22.5hrs/week), but would equally consider two or more part-time contracts.

Main duties of the job

The role is primarily concerned with the delivery of advanced clinical practice in paediatric audiology including behavioural testing in children considered non-routine, objective testing, and hearing aid fitting and verification. In addition, this post carries service development and line-management responsibilities. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology in the delivery of the newly configured service. They will be expected to supervise, coach and mentor junior members of staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided. Time has been allocated for the leadership, management, training and service development aspects of the role.

You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology with additional training in paediatric audiology, or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and must be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist (please note that HCPC HAD registration is not sufficient). Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is expected, including provision of hearing aids. You will have highly developed skills in undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine.

About us

OUH is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The paediatric audiology service sits alongside a busy adult audiology service and our Auditory Implant Programme. You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists (Audiology), Hearing Therapists and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation.

Job summary

An Exciting Opportunity in Radiotherapy at the Oxford Cancer Centre!

We're thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship Programme within the Radiotherapy Department at the Oxford Cancer Centre.

In partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, we are looking to recruit two motivated and enthusiastic individuals to embark on this three-year degree apprenticeship--a unique opportunity to earn, learn, and make a difference.

The BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship provides the chance to train as a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a world-class cancer centre. You'll develop a strong understanding of the science behind effective cancer care, learn to use cutting-edge radiotherapy technology, and work closely with patients to plan and deliver life-changing treatments.

Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Therapeutic Radiographer.

Main duties of the job

Join our Radiotherapy Department as part of the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship Programme in collaboration with the University of the West of England (UWE). This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills within a highly skilled, patient-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of an HCPC-registered Therapeutic Radiographer, contributing to the safe and effective delivery of radiotherapy treatments.
• As a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, play an essential role in providing high-quality radiotherapy, care, and support to patients in accordance with standard treatment protocols.
• Perform a range of radiotherapy procedures and duties as outlined in the apprenticeship programme, always under appropriate supervision.
• Ensure strict compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER17), and all relevant health and safety legislation, protecting patients, staff, and the public at all times.
• Collaborate closely with the Radiotherapy Assistant team, supporting departmental operations and contributing to a positive and safe working environment.

About us

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 theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS 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.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

38 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SW-8229339-B3-INT

Job locations

Radiotherapy Department, Churchill Hospital,

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed description of the role - please see the attached job description and person specification.

Candidates applying must have the required qualifications as documented in the person specification of the job description & UWE apprenticeship page.

• Tariff points:112
• GCSE:Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
• A-level subjects:Grade C in a Science subject.

Information about the course can be found here:Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) - Current higher and degree apprenticeships | UWE Bristol

For more information or an informal chat about this role please contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For more detailed description of the role - please see the attached job description and person specification. Candidates applying must have the required qualifications as documented in the person specification of the job description & UWE apprenticeship page. Tariff points:112 GCSE:Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English). A-level subjects:Grade C in a Science subject. Information about the course can be found here:Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) - Current higher and degree apprenticeships | UWE Bristol For more information or an informal chat about this role please contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Essential/Desireable

Essential

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade A-C /4-9
• A-Level Science subject at grade A-C
• 112 UCAS Points
• Experience in or a good understanding of health and social care services
• Basic understanding of radiotherapy

Desirable

• Knowledge of cancer pathways, treatment options and terminology, in particular radiotherapy process
• Experience of working within a team of health care professionals

Person Specification Essential/Desireable Essential GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade A-C /4-9 A-Level Science subject at grade A-C 112 UCAS Points Experience in or a good understanding of health and social care services Basic understanding of radiotherapy Desirable Knowledge of cancer pathways, treatment options and terminology, in particular radiotherapy process Experience of working within a team of health care professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Department, Churchill Hospital,

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Department, Churchill Hospital,

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and organised18-week RTT Team Leader to support the delivery of elective care standards across the Trust. This is an important role within the Elective Care team, providing day-to-day leadership to the corporate RTT Validation Team and helping ensure patient pathways are accurately maintained in line with national Referral to Treatment rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

The post holder will oversee waiting list validation activity, support the management of Patient Tracking Lists, and work closely with clinical and operational teams to improve data quality, reduce pathway risks and support delivery against elective access standards. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, confidence in using information systems and the ability to support and guide a team working in a busy operational environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with NHS administrative or operational experience who is looking to develop their leadership skills and contribute to improving patient access, pathway accuracy and elective care performance.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide day-to-day leadership to the corporate 18-week RTT Validation Team, ensuring patient pathways are accurately validated and managed in line with national RTT rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

Key duties will include:

• Managing and prioritising the daily work of the RTT Validation Team.
• Supporting accurate and timely validation of Patient Tracking Lists across the Trust.
• Ensuring patients are managed appropriately against 18-week Referral to Treatment standards.
• Working closely with clinical service managers, operational teams and team leaders to support effective pathway management.
• Identifying and escalating data quality issues, potential breaches and training needs.
• Producing and analysing reports to support validation, forecasting and service improvement.
• Supporting the delivery of elective care targets by helping maintain accurate waiting lists.
• Providing line management, supervision, training and development support to team members.
• Attending relevant meetings and providing updates on validation progress, risks and actions.
• Promoting high standards of administration, data quality, confidentiality and patient-focused working.

About us

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.

Job summary

Are you an organised, proactive administrator who enjoys bringing people together, coordinating projects and making things happen?

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Programme Support Officer to join our Culture, Leadership and Organisational Development Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting programmes that help create an open, inclusive, and compassionate culture for our staff across all five OUH sites.

Working alongside colleagues from across the Trust, you'll help deliver initiatives that improve staff experience, wellbeing, leadership development, and organisational culture, contributing to our vision of Compassionate Excellence

Main duties of the job

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. You'll:

o Coordinate and provide administrative support for a range of culture, leadership, and organisational development programmes.o Organise meetings, workshops, training sessions, and engagement events.o Support project planning by tracking actions, risks, decisions, and progress updates.o Manage inboxes, mailing lists, intranet content, and communications campaigns.o Produce reports, presentations, and programme documentation.o Support data collection, surveys, and analysis to help measure the impact of our work.o Build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Trust.o Help deliver engaging communications that promote learning, leadership, and inclusion initiatives.

About us

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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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.

Job summary

Building on your foundation knowledge, experience and skills, you will be working in a dynamic and rewarding setting to deliver compassionate excellence. As a specialist pharmacist you will grow in all four pillars of practice in order to prepare for an advanced practice role.In this post, you will have 12-month rotations across a range of clinical areas. The one year rotation allows you ample opportunity to be become integrated in each new clinical area and expand your expertise and skillset, to mentor others, be involved in service development orresearch and to put your management and leadership skills into action in a supportive setting. The post holders should ensure timely, effective, two-way exchange of information between the pharmacy team and the clinical area as well as maintaining high standards of medicinesmanagement. Each rotation has a specific set of objectives which will be shared prior to annual rotation selection and agreed at the start of the rotation.

Main duties of the job

Direct Patient Care

1. Deliver compassionate excellence via a patient focused clinical pharmacy service, in accordance with national medicines optimisation principles and local clinical pharmacy procedures.

1. Analyse prescriptions, alongside technical resources, patient records and information from patient consults to form an opinion on the most appropriate course of action.

1. Accurately and sensitively communicate medicines related information to a variety of healthcare professionals and patients including those with language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities, in a way that facilitates shared decision making.

1. Optimise transfer of patient care, though timely completion of medicines reconciliation and communication with GPs and community pharmacy teams.

1. Participate in and promote antimicrobial stewardship, medicines safety, and medicines effectiveness initiatives.

1. Where relevant to a rotation complete training in clinical trials and support the supply of investigational medicinal products.

1. Where a scope of practice has been identified within a rotation, train to become a NMP and when registered with the GPhC and the OUH to prescribe within the Trust's policy for Non-medical Prescribing.

1. Support OUH dispensaries, and liaise with external agencies (Such as aseptic production services or homecare providers) to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply of medications to patients.

About us

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.

Candidates who are successful at being shortlisted for this role will undergo a two stage interview process of a values based interview, followed by a a technical interview .

Job summary

Assisting & running of modalities e.g. Ultrasound & CT.

• Laying sterile trollies for drains & biopsies
• Observing patients during non-invasive & invasive procedures
• Assisting Radiologists with diagnostic procedures.

Supporting Nursing staff in Ultrasound and CT with interventional procedures

Working solo & as a team member.

Main duties of the job

Radiology is a rapidly expanding, dynamic speciality at the Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust. The unique and varied nature of the speciality means that there are always new and exciting opportunities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated applicant with good communication skills who will provide a high standard of patient-centred care. Radiology experience is not essential, as you will be fully supported with a very high standard competency training package, allowing great professional development.

The role includes working in a variety of modalities in radiology. All modalities deal with the diagnosis and treatment involved in giving the patient the best possible experience, with their journey through the department. Working alongside Nurses, Radiographers, Radiologists, and administration personnel will help in your development to becoming a Competent, Committed, and Courageous team member, who will show a Compassionate and Caring attitude when Communicating with all service users.

About us

Working for the OUH allows us to develop essential values to deliver the known 6 C's which we pride ourselves with to all service users

• Care
• Compassion
• Competence
• Communication
• Courage
• Commitment

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated nurse to join the Epilepsy Service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as Band 7 Epilepsy Senior specialist Nurse. This is a rewarding role for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and improving outcomes for people living with epilepsy.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment, support and clinical management for patients across the epilepsy pathway. You will work closely with neurologists, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, primary care colleagues and community partners to ensure patients receive seamless, evidence-based care. We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must have a strong clinical background in neurology, with substantial experience in epilepsy care highly desirable. You will possess a comprehensive understanding of epilepsy and related neurological conditions, including their assessment, treatment and long-term management, and be confident working autonomously within a specialist role.

Independent prescribing is highly desirable for this role but is not essential, and candidates without a prescribing qualification are equally encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals living with Epilepsy.

• Run independent nurse-led clinics focused on proactive support and self-management.

• Work toprevent hospital admissions through early intervention, education, and ongoing monitoring.

• Contribute to the development and advancement ofthe Epilepsy Specialist Nurse role within the service.

• Support theongoing growth and operational delivery of the Epilepsy Service at OUH

• Enhance the delivery and coordinationof Epilepsy treatment options, ensuring patients receivetimelyandappropriate therapies.

• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary Epilepsy Team to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

• Demonstrate strong motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to continuous improvement in Epilepsy care.

About us

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 2023NHS 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.

Job summary

Specialist - Paediatric APT

We are looking for an experienced anatomical pathology technologist to work as a specialist and team lead to assist with the provision of an efficient and smooth-running mortuary service. The John Radcliffe mortuary provides a post mortem service to the Trust and HM coroner for both adult and paediatric post mortems. As a specialist paediatric centre the mortuary is a specialist referral centre for other hospitals.

The successful candidate should have demonstrable post-mortem experience, hold a BSc a in biological or forensic science subject and teh RSPH level 3 and 4 diplomas in anatomical pathology.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to

• Assist in the efficient organisation of the mortuary and post-mortem service.
• Perform both adult and paediatric post-mortem procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience.
• Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
• Deputise for the Mortuary manager in their absence.
• Act as team lead - supervising and training junior staff.
• Work at any of the mortuary sites within the Trust as and when required (3 sites, two within Oxford and 1 in Banbury)
• Take part on the on call rota covering weekend, bank holiday and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.

About us

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 2023NHS 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.

Job summary

Due to an expansion in services, Cellular Pathology is looking for an additional Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead to join the team.

As a large teaching hospital and secondary and tertiary referral centre we provide histopathology to a wide range of specialist services. The vacancy is in our main laboratory at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

We are part of the South 4 Pathology Partnership operating a digital service with our partnership labs, are implementing a regional laboratory computer system and are applying for UKAS accreditation of our automated microtomy platform.

Applicants wishing to join our team must be HCPC registered and hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

Main duties of the job

Your role will require you to

• Team lead in a section of histology
• Rotate between all section in the specialty following departmental procedures
• Perform specialist histological techniques
• Quality control work leaving the laboratory
• Assist in training of staff
• Deputise for the senior biomedical scientist / section head
• Be involved in staff recruitment and appraisal.
• Assist with audit, and procedural change in line with the departmental quality management system.

About us

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 2023NHS 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.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Psychologist to join the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). The Clinical Neuropsychology service is part of the Trust wide Psychological medicine service. You will support the work of the Clinical Neuropsychology department in the Neurorehabilitation service at the OCE, working with adults with acquired brain injury and a wide range of long-term and complex neurological conditions, their families and carers. You will be carrying out neuropsychological assessments and delivering individual interventions and group work.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with in-patients, with opportunities to work with out-patients and families. You will also contribute to staff teaching and training, departmental and service development projects, research and clinical audit as opportunities arise. You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for CPD. We are seeking applications from people who have prior paid experience as an Assistant Psychologist in a neuropsychological setting (as such it is essential that you are proficient in administering and scoring a wide range of neuropsychological assessments). This post will offer you the opportunity to expand your existing experience of neuropsychological assessment with the chance to be involved in the supervised design and implementation of a range of Neurorehabilitation interventions. You will be organised, enthusiastic, hardworking and efficient; you will be able to work independently (with supervision) but also enjoy working within a team. You will also have good organisational and administrative skills alongside your clinical experience. You will have a honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS.

About us

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 www.ouh.nhs.uk

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.

Job summary

Full time 37.5 hours per week.

Working 4 days per week, 8am - 6pm plus on-call over weekends and evenings

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated radiographer to complement our friendly, social, and dynamic Radiology team here at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for you to further your clinical experience within the field of MSK imaging.

Main duties of the job

We are a busy orthopaedic radiology department carrying out all types of general and specialist examinations. All radiographers rotate to general x-ray, fluoroscopy and theatres. The band 6 radiographers also take a lead role within designated areas of the department and act as Duty Radiographer. Participation in our on-call rota for evenings and weekends is required.

As a senior radiographer, this role involves assisting the department superintendents with the supervision of staff and students, providing training, and you will encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff by personal example and constructive supervision.

This is an opportunity to gain the highest standards of orthopaedic radiography and to develop your career within our supportive and friendly department.

About us

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.

Job summary

We are inviting applicants for the post of Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join our team in assisting in the delivery of a high-quality ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic service to Oxford Eye Hospital.Working in a friendly, modern environment you'll carry out ophthalmic technical and imaging procedures including OCT, fundus photography, corneal topography, spectacle focimetry, visual field testing, visual acuity assessment, intraocular pressure testing and pupil dilatation.Applicants must have previous experience with Humphrey visual field (HVF) testing and/or ophthalmic imaging procedures. They should have a basic understanding of human anatomy and be willing to develop their theoretical and practical knowledge.Candidates will be expected to be comfortable working with people and have excellent communication skills. They should be computer literate and be familiar with database management. Applicants should be prepared to undertake the Certificate of Higher Education in OCT Capture.The general working hours for the position are 09:00-17:00 Monday - Friday. The post does include some Saturday working.For further information or to arrange an informal visit contact Lewis Smith Head of Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics (01865 231140) or [email protected]

Main duties of the job

o To assist in the delivery of core ophthalmic clinical technical and imagingservices to Oxford Eye Hospital.o To be a member of the Imaging & Diagnostic team, contributing to theeffective quality care of patients, respecting and maintaining confidentiality inall matters relating to the department and patients.o To support the Head of Department in service development, ensuring thathigh clinical standards are maintained.o To undertake administration, data processing and clinical audit when required.o The post holder will develop the knowledge and skills to deliver individualpatient care to the standards defined by the OUH protocols and policies.o To have a working knowledge of computer systems and programmes.o To maintain their own professional development (CPD) under the supervisionof an Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist within the department (mentor).o Any other duties at the request of the Head of Department or DirectorateManager.

About us

You will be a key part of the friendly Ophthalmic Diagnostics Team working both at Oxford Eye Hospital and peripheral sites. The work will be varied and at all times patient care will be a priority.

Job summary

We are seeking a radiographer with sound radiographic experience, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department. The post is suitable for a radiographer keen to experience a wide range of modalities and keen to support and develop the 7 day service whilst working with state of the art equipment and optimising image techniques across clinical and research fields. The post will involve rotation through modalities such as CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and General X-ray, to be discussed dependant on individual experience and interests. Other rotations could be given consideration depending on individual experience and service requirements.

Out of hours, weekend working and night shifts will be required depending on rotations.

Main duties of the job

The post is suitable for a radiographer keen to experience a wide range of modalities and keen to support and develop the 7 day service whilst working with state of the art equipment and optimising image techniques across clinical and research fields.

The post would involve rotation through modalities such as CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and General X-ray, to be discussed dependant on individual experience and interests. Other rotations including PET/CT and Nuclear medicine could be given consideration depending on individual experience and service requirements.

Out of hours, weekend working and night shifts will be required depending on rotations.

About us

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.