Job summary
- Main area
- CT Scanning
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 180-B-253066
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- p.a pro rata
- Closing
- 02/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

CT Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
The CT Department at the world renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting for a motivated Radiographer who wants to further their career as a permanent Band 6 CT Radiographer.
You will be required to carry out a wide range of CT examinations, working as part of our motivated and enthusiastic CT team and as part of the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust.
You will be required to rotate around all scanning locations, be flexible to work long days, where required, (totalling 37.5 hours per week) and participate in the out of hours service provision.
You will have DCR (R) or a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and proven participation in CPD and must have current HCPC Registration. Experience in cross-sectional imaging would be beneficial, however, full and comprehensive training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To take an active part in the provision of our CT Service at CUH and our off site facilities at Sawston and Ely Community Diagnostic Centres, whilst maintaining the highest standards of CT Imaging and patient care at all times.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 2nd June 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 13th June 2025
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 café, 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
Essential criteria
- DCR (R) of BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further study
- Recognised IV Cannulation and contrast administration qualification
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 1 year post-gradation experience in all general radiographic modalities
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable criteria
- Some experience in CT/Cross sectional imaging
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of PACS
- Understanding the role of audit and research in relation to service provision
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Good communication and organisational skills, involving a range of people
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Evidenced through examples demonstrating teamwork and communication
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Prepared to work contracted hours flexibly both within a shift system
Desirable criteria
- Self-motivated
- Open to new learning experiences
- Teaching skills e.g. students, mentoring, lecturing
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Biddle
- Job title
- CT Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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