Job summary
- Main area
- Division B - Cancer
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 3 years
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full Time / Flexible working hours may be considered)
- Job ref
- 180-B-263149
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 p.a. pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice
Band 3
Job overview
We are delighted to offer an apprenticeship in the Radiotherapy department. The role is for an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer.
Radiotherapy is a rewarding career which requires a highly developed knowledge and professional skill-set to enable you to treat a wide variety of patients most of whom have a cancer diagnosis. It combines high level technical knowledge and skill with patient care and oncology management. You will work as part of a team delivering Radiotherapy treatment and ensuring the holistic needs of the patients are met. Therapeutic Radiographers are the only staff group in the NHS whose training specialises in cancer care from the start of the course.
The Radiotherapy department at CUH has 7 treatment machines and 2 dedicated CT scanners. During your training and future career, you will work in all areas of the department.
You will have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and be able to work in a Radiotherapy and wider multi-disciplinary team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, in addition to regular supervision and mentoring.
Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Radiotherapy department under the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship programme.
Work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will fulfil a key role in providing radiotherapy, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiotherapy protocols. You will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient service in the Radiotherapy Department.
To perform a range of radiotherapy duties and procedures, as detailed within the apprenticeship programme, within the Radiotherapy department under the supervision of a qualified Therapy Radiographer at all times.
To ensure that the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, IRMER 2017 and associated codes of practice and guidance notes together with the Health and Safety at Work Act are understood and adhered to in respect of staff, patients and members of the public.
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
We are holding an open day in the Radiotherapy Department on Saturday September 19th. You must attend this open day in order to be able to apply for this post. If you are unable to attend then please contact Lauren Cone or Dan Driver to arrange a visit to the department.
Please ensure you meet the course entry requirements listed below and will be available to commence the post full time from January 2027:
• have the right to abode in the UK
• meet the course entry requirements as below
• Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs taken at one sitting including:
English language, Mathematics at grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications) and Science at grade 4 or above, plus either:
• Level 3
120 UCAS points from GCE A2/AS levels which will normally include either Science subjects or Mathematics; or
BTEC extended Diploma in Applied Science or Health & Social Care* with minimum DDM profile; or
BTEC Health and Social Care with Distinction/Distinction/Merit profile plus 32 UCAS points from a GCE A2 Life Science subject or Mathematics*; or
ACCESS to HE in Science or Health Studies (or similar) to include: 45 credits at level 3 of which 24 credits are Distinction including 9 credits from a science subject and 21 credits are Merit; (Applicants must also have an English and Maths GSCE or equivalent); or
Foundation Science degree with an average profile of 60% or higher; or
Honours degree at 2:2 classification or above in a Science or Health subject; or
T level at Merit in Health care Science or Health or Science.
In addition, other qualifications are considered on an individual basis such as
Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF); or
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Allied Health or an associated subject
International qualifications will be considered for equivalency at level 3 using ENIC/NARIC.
Other relevant awards passed at an equivalent level to the above
There are government funding rules that apply to those undertaking apprenticeships; applicants must be able to evidence the following:
• Evidence that you have been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship course start date
• Candidates must have a right to work in the UK or hold pre-settled or settled status
• Any visas held must remain valid for the entire length of the Apprenticeship; this means if an apprenticeship lasting three years starts on 9 January 2027, your visa must last until at least 9 January, 2030.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade A-C or equivalent.
- NVQIIII or NVQIII plus training to diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in or a good understanding of health and social care services and pathways.
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development.
- Experience of working within a team of health care professionals.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a team of health care professionals.
- Experience of working with electronic medical record systems.
- Experience of coordinating a patient workload.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of patient centred care.
- Awareness of own limitations and ability to refer onwards / seek advice.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of cancer pathways, treatment options and terminology, in particular radiotherapy process.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing on a daily basis with people of all levels.
- Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and manage a patient workload.
- Ability to concentrate and perform role in busy clinical environments.
- Basic IT skills including word processing and simple database entry.
- Good organisational skills and ability to problem solve.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to manage complex and at times challenging conversations, including emotional situations.
- Awareness of impact of cancer diagnosis on a person and ability to provide holistic, empathetic care.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lauren Cone
- Job title
- Head of Radiotherapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 216634
- Additional information
Daniel Driver, Therapy Radiographer via email to [email protected] or Lauren Cone, Therapy Radiographer via email to [email protected]
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