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Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of standard imaging techniques
- Experience
Competent in basic and specialist radiographic skills in at least one of the following fields: Angiography, CT, MRI
- Experience
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Ionising Radiation Regulations
- Experience
Excellent communication and leadership skills including both verbal and written communication
- Experience
A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team and service objectives.
- Experience
Ability to work under pressure
- Experience
Organisational skills and ability to multitask
- Experience
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment prioritising own work and others using own initiative.
- Experience
Ability to prioritise workload in a changing environment
- Experience
Understanding to the needs of all our patients and their families
- Experience
Willingness to take on changes in service development
- Experience
Able to identify own educational and development needs
- Qualifications
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) plus specialist training to a masters level or equivalent experience) plus significant post qualification practical experience
- Qualifications
Current state registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Additional Criteria
As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Additional Criteria
Adherence to HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics
- Additional Criteria
Ability to support equality and value diversity in the workplace
- Additional Criteria
Ability to participate in Department's out of hours rota.
- Additional Criteria
Ability to wear a lead apron for substantial periods of time
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
IV cannulation skills
- Experience
Competent in basic and specialist radiographic skills in at least two of the following fields: Angiography, CT, MRI
- Experience
Experience conducting interviews
- Qualifications
Leadership Qualification
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for experienced cardio-thoracic radiographers to join our expanding team. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus The post holder will be required to deputise for the area or Modality Lead or Deputy Lead Radiographers and assist in the efficient management and development of these specialist services.
It is an essential part of this role that the post holder will participate in the out of hours rota including the CT, X-ray and Cath lab services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an excellent service to our patients and stakeholders. You should be flexible, organised and possess a friendly and professional manner.
To be shortlisted for this role you must be fully competent and experienced in at least one of the following: cardiac cath labs, cardiac MRI, or cardiac CT (Experience in CT, stress testing examinations and interventional procedures would be an advantage).
Please demonstrate your experience and aptitude on your supporting statement, and what route you would like your career development to take. Please also include in your application how you meet the Trust values: Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration.
The post holder will be expected to rotate through a minimum of two specialist modalities once fully trained, and to participate in out of hours duties.
You must be able to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team and taking part in the shift and on-call roster is an essential part of this role.
If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic radiographer who wants to gain experience in cardiothoracic imaging from a team of experienced radiographic experts then come and join our highly motivated, friendly team.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Details
- Date posted: 30 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 175-2627-2021
- Job locations: Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Road, Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
UK Registration
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This advert is for Specialist Radiographer with Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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