Senior Radiographer

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Radiographer. You will rotate through various imaging services, requiring solid experience in cardio-thoracic imaging and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team that values compassion, excellence, and collaboration while delivering high-quality patient care. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of standard imaging techniques.
• Previous Radiology experience in an NHS organisation is preferred.
• Ability to participate in the department's out of hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through a minimum of two specialist modalities including CT.
• Work as part of a team and handle on-call duties.
• Uphold the Trust's values in daily interactions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Broad knowledge of imaging techniques

Education

BSc in Radiography or equivalent

Current state registration with HCPC

Tools

CT

MRI

Angiography

Job description

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Senior Radiographer

An opportunity has arisen for experienced cardio-thoracic radiographers to join our expanding team. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the department this rotational post will have the opportunity to work across the various services offered.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will rotate through a minimum of two specialist modalities (plus X-ray), including CT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratories. Experience in CT, stress testing examinations and interventional procedures would be an advantage.

You must be able to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team and taking part in the shift and on-call roster is an essential part of this role.

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic radiographer who wants to gain experience in cardiothoracic imaging from a team of experienced radiographic experts then come and join our highly motivated, friendly team.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
• Current state registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of standard imaging techniques
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Ionising Radiation Regulations
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team and service objectives.
• Previous experience in specialist modalities (Angiography, CT, MRI) and/or Cardiothoracic imaging
• Previous Radiology experience in an NHS organisation

Additional Criteria

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
• Adherence to HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics
• Ability to support equality and value diversity in the workplace
• Ability to participate in Department's out of hours rota.

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.

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust