Job summary
Here at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS), are currently looking to recruit an apprentice clinical technologist. This three-year healthcare science practitioner apprenticeship will be delivered by the University of West England (UWE) leading to a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science - Radiation Physics degree. This education element with largely be provided via distance learning 1 day per week, with approximately 15 days per year being spent at UWE. All practical training to support this apprenticeship will be based in Cambridge.
We are looking for a person with a strong science background, and an interest in applying this in a healthcare environment, to assist in supporting the delivery of a wide range of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services toour diverse range of NHS and private clients in East Anglia.
Main duties of the job
Alongside your studies you will assist in the provision of high quality radiation protection services to users of x-ray systems, sealed and unsealed radioactive sources, and non-ionising radiation. This includes the intercomparison and calibration of radiation detectors, performance of quality assurance tests on x-ray imaging equipment, and advising customers on compliance with regulatory requirements in relation to radiation safety.
You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills to support work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds. You will be required to travel throughout the region and should have good organisational skills and a passion for service delivery.
To be eligible to apply for this apprenticeship you will need to satisfy the following requirements :
- Residency in the UK for at minimum 3 years
- Any non UK resident applicant must hold a right to work and remain to support a 3 year degree apprenticeship (which is not due to expire during this time)
- Not currently undertaking another apprenticeship, other funded adult learning (or be on the sandwich placement of a degree)
- Degree programme must be at least 60% new learning to the successful candidate
For further information seeApprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025 (publishing.service.gov.uk)
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
EARRPS promote systems of work that ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with radiation generators (e.g. X-ray equipment), sealed or unsealed radioactive materials, and sources of non-ionising radiation (e.g. lasers, UV). Our clients include various acute and community NHS Trusts, dental practices, veterinary practices, schools and research laboratories. Our activities include radiology environmental and equipment checks; instrument calibration; radioactive waste management; advice on the application of relevant legislation or guidance and the development of processes and procedures to support this.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th June 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 3rd July 2025
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 welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
EARRPS promote systems of work that ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with radiation generators (e.g. X-ray equipment), sealed or unsealed radioactive materials, and sources of non-ionising radiation (e.g. lasers, UV). Our clients include various acute and community NHS Trusts, dental practices, veterinary practices, schools and research laboratories. Our activities include radiology environmental and equipment checks; instrument calibration; radioactive waste management; advice on the application of relevant legislation or guidance and the development of processes and procedures to support this.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th June 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 3rd July 2025
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 welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE's (including Maths & English)
- Minimum 96 point A-level tariff or equivalent (including physics)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being able to interact with a range of staff from a variety of backgrounds
- Familiarity with computing systems and able to use Microsoft Office software to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare reports
Desirable
- Practical experience in a scientific field
- Experience of working in a health/caring setting
Skills
Essential
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of other professionals
- Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail, self motivated and able to work to deadlines
- Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
- Commitment to completing self-directed study in own time as well as study time
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the importance of respect and communication
- Understand Health & Safety requirements
- Understand the importance of good timekeeping
- Understand what makes effective teamwork
- Knowledge of the role of the Healthcare Scientist and evidence of a desire to work within Healthcare Science
Desirable
- Basic understanding of ionising /non-ionising radiation
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Eligibility for apprenticeship
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE's (including Maths & English)
- Minimum 96 point A-level tariff or equivalent (including physics)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being able to interact with a range of staff from a variety of backgrounds
- Familiarity with computing systems and able to use Microsoft Office software to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare reports
Desirable
- Practical experience in a scientific field
- Experience of working in a health/caring setting
Skills
Essential
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of other professionals
- Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail, self motivated and able to work to deadlines
- Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
- Commitment to completing self-directed study in own time as well as study time
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the importance of respect and communication
- Understand Health & Safety requirements
- Understand the importance of good timekeeping
- Understand what makes effective teamwork
- Knowledge of the role of the Healthcare Scientist and evidence of a desire to work within Healthcare Science
Desirable
- Basic understanding of ionising /non-ionising radiation
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Eligibility for apprenticeship
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of 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.
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).
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).