Senior Clinical Technologist

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist to support the East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service. The role covers radiation protection, diagnostic radiology physics, and client-facing service delivery across NHS and private settings.

You will participate in testing, calibration, audits and compliance activities, provide training supervision where needed, and act within current legislation to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• BSc or Graduate Diploma in Clinical Technology or equivalent.
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist or eligibility within 6 months.
• Experience with radiation protection and diagnostic radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation protection services for x-ray systems and radioactive sources.
• Perform equipment testing, calibrations and attestations under legal requirements.
• Audit compliance, advise customers, and train/oversee staff where appropriate.

Skills

Clinical Technologist

Radiation protection

Training & supervision

X-ray equipment testing

Education

BSc / Graduate Diploma in Clinical Technology

Job description

Main area Division B-Radiation Protection Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 180-B-264270

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/12/2026

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

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.

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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 22nd of November.

Interviews are due to be held on the 2nd of December.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

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

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

• BSc or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Clinical Technology, Medical Physics or similar.
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist
• Completion of a clinical technologist training scheme, with specialism in Radiation Physics
• Membership of a relevent professional body

Experience

• Significant experience in the use of testing equipment employed to measure the safety and perfomance of x-ray imaging equipmentcts of work with ionising radiation, radioactive materials or non-ionising radiations
• Significant experience of radiation protection in a range of disciplines, including diagnostic radiology.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience of being able to interact with a range of staff from a variety of backgrounds
• Experience of supporting the training and development of others to carry out technical tasks
• Experience of delivering client-focussed high quality services
• Experience of working with and calibrating a range of radiation monitors and in interpretting results
• Experience of radiation safety aspects of work across other areas of radiation physics e.g. radioactive materials, non-ionising radiations
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System such as ISO9001:2015

Skills

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed ability to deliver training and to supervise and support staff in training
• Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of other professionals
• Well-developed computing skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office software to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare reports
• 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

Knowledge

• Conprehend relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. [e.g. IRR17, IR(ME)R, IPEM guidelines etc.]
• Comprehend the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state-of-the-art imaging equipment
• Comprehend the radiation physics and patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiation exposure.

Additional Requirements

• 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

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.