# Senior CT Radiographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Addenbrooke's Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered. Including various shifts and off-site working)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19T13:07:44.853Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/CT_Scanning/CT_Scanning-v8366453
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8366453?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

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.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

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 25th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 13th November 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 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.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- 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 colleges and patients
- Basic computer literacy

**Desirable**

- To present papers at study days and conferences
- Excellent presentation skills

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Up to date knowledge of CT technologies and their applications
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge

**Desirable**

- Working knowledge of PACS
- Working knowledge of audit, research and how it relates to service improvement
- Working knowledge of eHospital/Radiant

### Experience

**Essential**

- In depth experience in all general radiographic modalities since graduation
- Proven experience in CT scanning

**Desirable**

- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- NHS Experience

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- DCR (R) of BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Evidence of CPD
- Current HCPC registration

**Desirable**

- Further relevant qualifications
- IV cannulation qualification

### Additional Requirements

**Essential**

- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent.

**Desirable**

- Teaching skills e.g. students, mentoring, lecturing

## Documents

- [applicant information pack (pdf, 168.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694726)
- [information for applicants - completing your application (pdf, 222.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10701447)

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