Clinical Technologist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking

Staff pod break spaces

Private colleague cafe

Bus travel discounts

Park and Ride facilities

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist to support radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services for NHS and private clients in East Anglia. The post focuses on ensuring safety around X-ray equipment and radioactive materials, with a 12-week probation period.

Applicants must be eligible for registration; sponsorship is not offered for visa holders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality radiation protection services for x-ray systems and radioactive sources, and advise on safety compliance.
• Carry out intercomparisons and calibrations on radiation detectors; authorise monitoring certificates.
• Take responsibility for own work and supervise others for training and quality management.

Job description

Here at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS), are currently looking for a Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist. This person will support the delivery of a wide range of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services to our diverse range of NHS and private clients in East Anglia. 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. EARRPS also runs an HSE Approved Dosimetry Service (the Cambridge Personal Radiation Monitoring Service), an HSE recognised RPA Body, and an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. We welcome applications from experienced registered clinical technologists, although candidates who expect to be able to submit an application for registration within 6 months may be appointed on Agenda for Change Annex 21 until registration is obtained. The post holder will:

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality radiation protection services to users of x-ray systems, sealed and unsealed radioactive sources, and non-ionising radiation. This includes routine and commissioning equipment performance testing on specialist x-ray imaging equipment, as well as auditing and advising clients on compliance with regulatory requirements in relation to radiation safety.
• Carry out intercomparisons and calibrations on a wide range of radiation detectors, investigate and diagnose faults. Act as a Qualified Person under current radiation protection legislation to authorise radiation monitor calibration certificates.
• Within an appropriate scope of practice, take responsibility for their own work as well as that of others working under their supervision for the purposes of training and quality management.

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.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. 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.

Benefits to you

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• 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.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• 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.