Job summary
The Radiotherapy Department currently has a vacancy for a Band 8A Advanced Practice Radiographer for Gynaecological and Lower GI Oncology. This is a part time post with the working days being Mon-Weds and Friday. We are advertising as a Band 8A but may be able to offer appointment as B8a annex 21 so you would be paid at the relevant percentage post pending successful completion of appropriate competencies
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 in a variety of treatment units, clinical areas and show evidence of leadership and management.
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 2026.
The pre-treatment section comprises of two Canon wide bore CT scanners linked to Raystation planning system.
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 brachytherapy aspect of this role, you will be required to cover early and late shifts as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist information, support and point of contact as well as assessment and review to patients during the treatment process.
Provide information and support to relatives and carers instrumental in the patient's on-going care and holistic wellbeing.
To ensure that the patient pathway is run efficiently to ensure the continuity of care, effective use of resources and to ensure that all cancer targets both locally and nationally are achieved.
To provide specialist knowledge to the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and Network as required.
Operate inter-professionally between the MDT, medical physics, medical staff, radiographers and other allied health care professionals advising and referring as necessary for each patient.
Provide specialist knowledge, skill and expertise to the department, MDT and Network as required.
Strive to enhance service delivery and service development implementing best practice and evidence based practice.
About us
Our Trust
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. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities
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 18th January 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 10th February 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 caf, 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 offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities
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 18th January 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 10th February 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 caf, 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 offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers Or B.Sc. Hons equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Master's level award or equivalent that encompasses: clinical practice, leadership, and management, education and research
- Qualification in informed consent in health care practice
- Qualification in radiotherapy patient assessment (or working towards)
- Qualification in Non-medical prescribing of medicine
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching certificate
- Clinical leadership & management development course or qualification
- Counselling course
- Clinical research / GCP
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio of clinical practice and CPD
- A broad depth of professional knowledge and experience gained through involvement in complex radiotherapy planning, advanced radiotherapy delivery and holistic patient care and support
- Comprehensive understanding of national policies and guidance that will influence practice
- Informal teaching and of a variety of healthcare professionals
- Demonstrate depth of experience in planning and treatment delivery for gynae and colorectal cancer
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Desirable
- Involvement in service development, clinical audit and implementing change
- Active involvement in clinical research including data collection and database maintenance
- Evidence of presenting or publication of research findings
- Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology including specialist applications and techniques in gynae and lower GI malignancies
- Principles or radiotherapy volume delineation and plan production for gynaecological and lower GI cancer
- Current research findings in Oncology with particular relevance to gynaecological and lower GI malignancies
- Good Clinical Practice legislation and guidance for research and clinical trials
- Application of ionising radiation for medical exposure regulations (IR(ME)R)
- Professional issues including radiographer role development and advancing practice
- Regulations related to obtaining informed consent
Desirable
- All published national guidelines and quality standards on improving the outcome for breast cancer patients
- Current research activity and published findings with particular relevance to use of Radiotherapy and outcomes of gynaecological and lower GI cancer.
- Electronic holistic needs assessment tool and other psychological support / quality of life assessment tools.
- Possible areas of future service development for gynaecological and lower GI cancer treatment
- Managing change within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all health care professionals and service users
- Advanced specialist and communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills including ability to prioritise and organise workload independently and efficiently
- How to motivate and inspire others
- Ability to synthesis information, consider and evaluate risks and manage difficult situation
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- IT skills including word processing / databases with experience of Microsoft word, excel, access, PowerPoint
- Advanced problem-solving skills
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent.
- Flexible working hours within those rota'd in department, including weekends and bank holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers Or B.Sc. Hons equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Master's level award or equivalent that encompasses: clinical practice, leadership, and management, education and research
- Qualification in informed consent in health care practice
- Qualification in radiotherapy patient assessment (or working towards)
- Qualification in Non-medical prescribing of medicine
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching certificate
- Clinical leadership & management development course or qualification
- Counselling course
- Clinical research / GCP
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio of clinical practice and CPD
- A broad depth of professional knowledge and experience gained through involvement in complex radiotherapy planning, advanced radiotherapy delivery and holistic patient care and support
- Comprehensive understanding of national policies and guidance that will influence practice
- Informal teaching and of a variety of healthcare professionals
- Demonstrate depth of experience in planning and treatment delivery for gynae and colorectal cancer
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Desirable
- Involvement in service development, clinical audit and implementing change
- Active involvement in clinical research including data collection and database maintenance
- Evidence of presenting or publication of research findings
- Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology including specialist applications and techniques in gynae and lower GI malignancies
- Principles or radiotherapy volume delineation and plan production for gynaecological and lower GI cancer
- Current research findings in Oncology with particular relevance to gynaecological and lower GI malignancies
- Good Clinical Practice legislation and guidance for research and clinical trials
- Application of ionising radiation for medical exposure regulations (IR(ME)R)
- Professional issues including radiographer role development and advancing practice
- Regulations related to obtaining informed consent
Desirable
- All published national guidelines and quality standards on improving the outcome for breast cancer patients
- Current research activity and published findings with particular relevance to use of Radiotherapy and outcomes of gynaecological and lower GI cancer.
- Electronic holistic needs assessment tool and other psychological support / quality of life assessment tools.
- Possible areas of future service development for gynaecological and lower GI cancer treatment
- Managing change within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all health care professionals and service users
- Advanced specialist and communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills including ability to prioritise and organise workload independently and efficiently
- How to motivate and inspire others
- Ability to synthesis information, consider and evaluate risks and manage difficult situation
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- IT skills including word processing / databases with experience of Microsoft word, excel, access, PowerPoint
- Advanced problem-solving skills
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent.
- Flexible working hours within those rota'd in department, including weekends and bank holidays.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Addenbrookes Hospital
Cambridge
CB2 2QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)