Rotational Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking passionate Diagnostic Radiographers to join their X-ray Imaging team in Cambridge. The role involves performing diagnostic procedures, supervising students, and may include working at satellite hospitals. Applicants must possess a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration. Opportunities for career development and a variety of benefits are offered, including support for work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a wide range of general plain film radiography.
• Experience working in an acute hospital care setting.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Supervise and train student radiographers.
• Participate in the Out Of Hours shift system.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good IT skills in radiology and hospital IT systems

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration or applied for (if new graduate)

Job description

Overview

Go back Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 25 September 2025

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate Diagnostic Radiographers to join our X-ray Imaging team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As a world-renowned hospital, there are many opportunities to develop your career. CUH are proud to have a team of Radiographers with extended roles in MSK reporting, chest and abdominal reporting, Fluoroscopy, HSGs, and Lithotripsy.

After an induction period, you will work within the different areas of imaging, and have a developmental rotation where you have the opportunity to work in an area that can help develop your future career. Please note that you will not rotate through cross sectional Imaging.

CUH provide an X-ray service to satellite Hospitals in Saffron Walden and Ely. You will be based at CUH but may be required to work offsite at these locations when required.

HCPC registration and BSc in Diagnostic Radiography is essential. If you are a current undergraduate you will need to apply for HCPC upon qualification.

Main duties of the job

To perform a range of diagnostic radiographic procedures, as required throughout the department, and maintain associated records.

To supervise, assist and train student radiographers and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.

To take part in the Out Of Hours shift system.

As well as state of the art innovative X-ray equipment, CUH is the first in the NHS to revolutionise to a fully integrated Electronic Patient Record (EPR) award winning service. This accolade puts us among an elite group of leading hospitals and medical centres across the world that uses EPR systems as a tool to support clinicians in providing high quality patient care.

The X-ray department provides a 24 hour emergency service and operates an out of hours shift system. Radiographers are contracted to work a variety of shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke\'s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing \'outstanding\' care to our patients and rated \'Good\' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH\'s values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people\'s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th September 2025

There will be 2 parts for the Interview. The week of the 6th October will be the Imaging Viewing, and the 13th, 14th and 15th will be the interview days.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current/Applied for (if new graduate) HCPC registration

Experience

• Recent experience in a wide range of general plain film radiography
• Experience working in an acute hospital care setting
• Experience in trauma and theatre work
• Experience in use of DR equipment
• Working with student Radiographers
• Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge

• Accurate patient positioning
• Good radiographic technique
• Good knowledge of anatomy
• Knowledge of exposure factors
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Knowledge of EDI and its importance
• Awareness of NHS policies and documents

Skills

• Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Works methodically and uses initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to make decisions related to imaging
• Responsive to service needs
• A thorough understanding of the needs of all patients and their families
• Good IT skills in radiology and hospital IT systems and in Microsoft programmes
• Self-awareness of own limitations and learning needs
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to interpret clinical information on request forms accurately
• Ability to prioritise workload in a changing work environment

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
• The ability to travel to all CUH sites including Ely, Saffron Walden

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.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust