Therapy Radiographer – Band 6 Radiotherapy Department at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Closing date: 07 June 2026.
Main responsibilities
* Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, communicating fully with other team members and contributing to total care of patients undergoing radiotherapy.
* Provide support and advice to patients and relatives before, during, and after treatment.
* Ensure the highest standard of care is provided at all times within available resources.
* Contribute to continuous monitoring of the service to comply with local and national guidelines.
* Provide support and technical advice to staff and students, undertaking training and supervision of junior staff, students and apprentices.
Device & technology
The department uses two Tomotherapy Radixact units, four Varian Truebeam units (2 with AlignRT, 2 with ExacTrac), a fifth Truebeam with AlignRT and a third Tomotherapy Radixact currently being installed, HDR and superficial skin treatments, two Canon wide‑bore CT scanners, Raystation treatment planning system and Mosaiq for record and verify.
Requirements
* HCPC registered and possess a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent.
* Fully flexible with shift requirements, covering early, late and possible weekend shifts.
* For international applicants evidence of IELTS level 7 or equivalent is required.
Qualifications
* Diploma of the College of Radiographers or B.Sc. Hons equivalent.
* Health and Care Professions Council registration.
* Management courses.
* Research methodologies.
Experience
* Radiotherapy experience with a variety of external beam delivery units.
* Advanced radiotherapy techniques – experience of IMRT and IGRT.
* Completed preceptorship period.
* Informal teaching and training of students.
* Evidence of additional personal study, active CPD and working at the level of the advertised post.
* Pre‑treatment units and dosimetry experience.
Knowledge
* Principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology.
* 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
* Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Ability to prioritise and schedule tasks, plan and organise.
* Proven problem‑solving abilities.
* Ability to synthesise information, evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions.
* Ability to think ahead, judge development trends and plan accordingly.
* Ability to make recommendations for change.
* Able to challenge and question when appropriate.
* Able to respond to change and develop practice.
* Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office.
Additional requirements
* Demonstrate compliance with Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
* Flexibility within departmental rota schedules.
* Competent, professional and pragmatic approach.
* Accurate, thorough and methodical.
* Ability to cope with stress, pressure and meet deadlines.
* Receptive and sensitive to the priorities of other staff groups.
* Reliable and supportive.
Benefits
* Development opportunities and a range of benefits including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
* Reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel, free park and ride journeys, subsidised parking on site.
* On‑campus hot food available 24/7 at a reduced cost.
* Flexible work arrangements such as part‑time, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Applicants will be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata.
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