Therapy Radiographer

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Therapy Radiographer. You will provide accurate radiotherapy treatment and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should have a B.Sc. Hons in Therapeutic Radiography and HCPC registration. This role offers excellent development opportunities and a commitment to a good work-life balance, along with various benefits including flexible working hours, on-site facilities, and support for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost transport

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration.
• Flexible with shift requirements including weekends and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for patient care.
• Provide accurate and safe planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment.
• Support and advise patients throughout the course of treatment.

Skills

Computer literate

Able to work autonomously

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Education

B.Sc. Hons degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent

Health and Care Professions Council registration

IELTS Level 7 (for international applicants)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Therapy Radiographer

The closing date is 25 January 2026

The Radiotherapy Department currently has opportunities for Band 5 Radiographers, ideal for anyone wishing to develop both personally and professionally in a busy and forward thinking Department.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel. We have excellent facilities to practice your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality, transforming services and improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

We currently have two Radixact Tomotherapy units and 4 Varians, 2 with dedicated SRS platforms and 2 with Align RT.

We also offer Gynae HDR and superficial treatments.

We are currently having a 3rd TrueBeam Varian Linac with Align RT and a 3rd Radixact installed, both to be clinical by Summer 2026.

All are interfaced with Mosaiq in a paperless environment.

The pre‑treatment section comprises of two Canon wide bore CT scanners and our Physics department uses Raystation treatment planning system.

You will rotate through treatment and pre‑treatment areas.

Main duties of the job

To work within a team of Radiographers to provide accurate and safe planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment.

To work as a member of the Multi‑disciplinary Team (MDT) in the total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.

To give support and advice to patients and their carers throughout the course of radiotherapy treatment.

To ensure the highest standard of care is provided at all times within the resources available.

You must be HCPC registered, possess a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent and be fully flexible with shift requirements. Due to the variable nature of the work, you will be required to cover early and late shifts and possible weekend shifts and on‑call as appropriate.

If you are an international applicant who achieved your qualification in a country that is not on the HCPC list of qualifying countries, then you must provide evidence of English language proficiency at IELTS level 7 or higher.

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 25/01/2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 05/02/2026.

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

• B.Sc. Hons degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• IELTS Level 7 (for those applying internationally)
• Previous Healthcare work

Experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
• Knowledge of principles of Radiotherapy Planning
• Working knowledge of Windows programmes
• Knowledge of and use of different information sources
• Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
• Knowledge and application of regulations related to obtaining informed consent
• Good awareness of the different Treatment Regimes

Skills

• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise and schedule tasks
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
• Ability to make recommendations for change

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 working hours within those rostered in department

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