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Job overview

The Radiotherapy Department currently has vacancies for Band 7 Therapy Radiographers, 2 of these are for a years maternity leave cover. These are full time posts, but part time hours may be considered.

This would be ideal for anyone wishing to develop both personally and professionally in our busy and forward thinking radiotherapy department. Ideally you should be able to demonstrate experience on a variety of treatment units and clinical areas and show a degree of leadership.

We currently have two Elekta linear accelerators, two Tomotherapy units and 2 Varian Trubeam units, with  dedicated SRS platforms, all interfaced with Mosaiq in a paperless environment. Currently, in our remaining 2 bunkers we are having 2 new Varian linacs installed, aiming to be clinical late summer 2024.

Rotations through the department  also include our superficial and Gynae HDR suit.

The pre-treatment section comprises of two Canon wide bore CT scanners linked to Raystation planning system.

You would rotate through all of the above. You must be HCPC registered, possess a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy or equivalent and be fully flexible with shift requirements. Due to the variable nature of the work, you will be required to cover early and late shifts and possible weekend shifts, as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for day to day management of Treatment Unit / Pre-treatment area, ensuring accurate and safe planning / delivery of treatment to patients. You will also be expected to rotate onto the HDR / Orthovoltage Unit.

To provide support and information to the cancer patient and their carers.

To provide clinical education to all trainee staff within in the department.

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 12000 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.