Job summary
The CT Department at the world renown Addenbrooke's (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting for a motivated Radiographer who wants to further their career as a Senior Band 7 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. The role will also involve daily coordination of the CUH workflow and protocolling Inpatient and Outpatient requests, supervision of junior staff and administrative responsibilities.

You will have DCR (R) or a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, proven participation in CPD and must have current HCPC Registration. Experience in cross-sectional imaging is essential; full and comprehensive training will be provided.

You will be required to rotate around all scanning locations (Ely and Sawston), be flexible to work long days where required (totalling 37.5 hours per week) and participate in the out of hours service provision.

We currently have five CT scanners located on site at Cambridge University Hospitals, one scanner located at a local GP practice in Sawston and one at our Community Diagnostic Centre located in Ely, as part of the governments drive for community based imaging away from the acute setting.

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.

• Carry out imaging to agreed professional standards incorporating the College of Radiographers, Royal College of Radiologists and department guidelines.
• Be sensitive to the needs of the patient in their care during their radiological investigations.
• Use clinical history and patient information to ensure that the instructions for the examination are matched to the needs of the patient.
• Use experience and judgement to interpret images and perform extra views, reconstructions or give IV contrast as necessary.
• Communicate significant abnormal findings in a timely manner to the clinical teams responsible for the patients care.
• To accurately record patient details on eHospital (Epic) and PACS for analysis and archiving.
• Co-ordinate all daily CT services including the vetting of CT requests, assigning protocols, and prioritising requests in accordance with department protocols and clinical need.
• Ensure all clinical priorities are met and that the service runs to maximum efficiency.
• Be a point of contact for major accidents/incidents.
• Participate in a full shift system including nights.

About us
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.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. 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.

Closing date: 25 October 2026
Interviews: 13 November 2026
Reference number: 180-B-263181

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.

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.

Essential qualifications and experience

• DCR (R) of BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Evidence of CPD
• Current HCPC registration
• In depth experience in all general radiographic modalities since graduation
• Proven experience in CT scanning
• Up to date knowledge of CT technologies and their applications
• Ability to lead a team and work as an effective member of that team
• Exceptional communication skills towards all encountered
• Good organisational skills
• Compassionate towards colleagues and patients
• Basic computer literacy

Desirable

• Further relevant qualifications
• IV cannulation qualification
• Demonstrable organisational skills
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• NHS Experience
• Working knowledge of PACS
• Working knowledge of audit, research and how it relates to service improvement
• Working knowledge of eHospital/Radiant
• To present papers at study days and conferences
• Excellent presentation skills
• Teaching skills e.g. students, mentoring, lecturing

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

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