Come and make a difference, somewhere special

If you want to make a positive difference in the world in a culture where we champion our values and celebrate our collective achievements as a team, then Royal Papworth Hospital is the place for you.

Whether it's job security, our supportive and friendly environment or our range of leading benefits, find out more about life at the UK's leading heart, lung and sleep hospital.


With an international reputation for excellence, we are looking for people who are enthusiastic and motivated about working somewhere with the power for good.

If you bring the passion and compassion, we will provide you with the tools, training and support to help us deliver high-quality results.

A modern hospital located in the beautiful, historic city of Cambridge - voted the UK's best city to work in 2023 - we are at the forefront of scientific innovation.

Rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, our vision is to provide tomorrow’s treatment to today’s patients. We can only do this because of the people who work here.
 

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Joining Royal Papworth was the best decision I made. I am very proud to be working at a world-renowned specialist cardiothoracic hospital.
Dr Zilley Khan
Medical Education

We'll look after you

We believe it's not just our outcomes and research that sets us apart, our outstanding staff benefits do too:

  • Enhanced annual leave (up to 41 days) 
  • One of the best pensions (23.7% employer contribution)
  • 50% off food and drink in our hospital restaurant 
  • Free tea and coffee 
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Free music, sport and comedy tickets 
  • Free bus travel 

​​​​We have an NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for supporting new recruits and are a Veteran Aware employer.

Current Vacancies

Imaging Systems Manager - £53755.00 to £60504.00 APPLY

Healthcare Support Worker - Trustwide - £24071.00 to £25674.00 APPLY

Senior Booking Assistant - £24071.00 to £25674.00 APPLY

Healthcare Assistant Technical Officer - £24071.00 to £25674.00 APPLY

Senior Radiographer - £37338.00 to £44962.00 APPLY

Head of Digital - £74290.00 to £85601.00 APPLY