Therapy Radiographer | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Cambridge seeks Band 6 Radiographers to join their Radiotherapy Department. This position offers full-time and part-time roles with comprehensive responsibilities, including patient care and support, teamwork, and adherence to high standards. Ideal candidates will be HCPC registered and possess relevant qualifications, with flexibility for varied shifts. The role also entails professional development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised on-site parking

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent.
• Fully flexible with shift requirements, including cover for early/late shifts and possible weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the Multi-disciplinary Team for patient care.
• Support and advise patients and relatives throughout treatment.
• Ensure high standards of care at all times.
• Monitor service compliance with guidelines.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff and students.

Skills

HCPC registration

Team collaboration

Flexible with shift requirements

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Radiotherapy Department currently has vacancies for Band 6 Radiographers. This would be ideal for anyone wishing to develop both personally and professionally in a busy and forward thinking Radiotherapy Department. We have two full time posts and one 0.8 WTE part time post. You will rotate through all treatment and pre-treatment areas. 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 as appropriate.

Department and Equipment

We currently have two Tomotherapy units, two Varians with dedicated SRS platform, two Varian TrueBeams with AlignRT, all interfaced with Mosaiq in a paperless environment. We also offer HDR and superficial skin treatments within the department. The pre-treatment section comprises two Canon wide bore CT scanners and Raystation treatment planning system.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT), communicating fully with other team members and to be involved in the total care of patients undergoing Radiotherapy treatment.
• To give support and advice to patients and relatives before, during and after treatment.
• To ensure the highest standard of care is provided at all times within the resources available.
• To contribute towards the continual monitoring of the service to comply with the local and national guidelines.
• To give support and technical advice to staff and students, undertaking training and supervision of junior staff, students and Apprentices.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HCPC registered.
• BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent.
• Fully flexible with shift requirements, including cover for early/late shifts and possible weekend shifts.
• For international applicants: if qualification is from a country not on the HCPC list of qualifying countries, evidence of English language proficiency at IELTS level 7 or higher is required.
• Willingness to work within a team and contribute to service improvement.

Trust and Equality

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, CUH is recognised for outstanding care and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. CUH’s values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide patient care and staff behaviour. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for local, regional, national and international populations.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We value differences and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities.

Visa and Immigration

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, options include applying for a Graduate visa, or having completed your course and applying for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date, or the Trust sponsoring you as a Skilled Worker with studies completed within 3 months of start date.

Important Dates

This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th November 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 25th November 2025.

Benefits

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Benefits also include reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel, free Park and Ride between sites, free transport to Cambridge train station and subsidised on-site parking. On-site facilities include hot food available 24/7 at a reduced cost and a staff pod break space with a colleague-only café, free tea and coffee, and private break and rest areas to support good working days. CUH supports flexible work arrangements to help achieve a good work-life balance, including part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/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.

This advert closes on Sunday 16 Nov 2025