Deputy Lead Diagnostic Radiographer - CDC X-ray
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking skilled and motivated Band 6 Radiographers to join our General X-ray team, rotating between Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Ely Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
This role is ideal for radiographers ready to take on greater responsibility, support day-to-day coordination of X‐ray services, mentor junior staff, and contribute to service development across both sites.
You must demonstrate confident autonomous practice, including experience in theatres, general acute workflows, and managing varied clinical demands.
Main duties of the job
* Rotate between CUH General X‐ray and Ely CDC.
* Perform high‐quality imaging independently and safely.
* Support daily workflow, coordination and prioritisation.
* Supervise Band 5 radiographers, apprentices and students.
* Participate in QA, audit, and service improvement.
* Uphold IR(ME)R, IRR and departmental safety standards.
What We're Looking For
* HCPC‐registered Diagnostic Radiographer.
* Ability to work independently and in a team.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Willingness to rotate across CUH sites, including Ely CDC.
What We Offer
* Supportive, friendly and values‐driven team culture.
* Opportunities for leadership and career development.
* Training in service coordination, supervision and audit.
* State‐of‐the‐art digital imaging and integrated EPR.
* Excellent staff benefits and wellbeing support.
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 1,100 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 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 31st March 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 8th April 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.
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.
Person Specification Qualifications
* BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
* HCPC Registration.
* Leadership course / willingness to complete.
* Evidence of further relevant study.
Experience
* Minimum of 1 year experience in all areas of X‐ray since qualification.
* Experience working autonomously in fluoroscopy, theatres in addition to X‐ray.
* Experience in an acute hospital setting.
* Experience working in a hospital with a minimum of 500 beds.
* Extensive experience using ceiling‐mounted DR X‐ray machines.
* Experience of PACS & HIS/RIS systems.
* Evidence of recent CPD relevant to X‐ray.
* Using CBCT.
* Working with paediatrics.
* Extension of job role e.g. RPS, m&h trainer, etc.
Knowledge
* Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
* Have a sound understanding of general X‐ray anatomy, physics and safety.
* Have a working knowledge of PACS & HIS/RIS systems.
* Knowledge of local policies and procedures.
* Working knowledge IR(ME)R and IRR.
* Understanding of QSI.
* Accurate patient positioning.
* Good radiographic technique / adaptation of technique.
* Good knowledge of exposure factors.
* Ability to interpret clinical information on request forms accurately.
* Knowledge of troubleshooting equipment.
* Understanding and participation in audit and research in relation to service provision.
* Experience in research.
* Participation in QSI.
Skills
* Ability to work as an effective Team Leader.
* Able to use initiative, organise and problem‐solve.
* Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.
* Able to identify own educational and development needs.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Works in a calm and organised manner and mixes in well as part of a cohesive team.
* Show initiative to work independently and be responsive to service needs.
* A thorough understanding of the needs of all patients and their families.
* Ability to priority workload in a changing work environment.
* Organisational skills and ability to multi‐task.
* Participates in tutorials for staff and students.
* Good trainer.
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
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