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Main area Division B - Radiation Protection Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 180-B-234252 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B Town Cambridge Salary £25,147 - £27,596 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59 Interview date 07/09/2023 Job overview Here at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS), are currently looking for a Band 4 Assistant Clinical Technologist . 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 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. 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. Main duties of the job 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. 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. Working for our organisation Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 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 28th August 2023 Interviews are due to be held on 7th September 2023 Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. 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 Minimum 5 GCSE’s (including Maths & English) 2 scientific A-levels (including physics) or equivalent Desirable criteria Degree or equivalent in Physics, Clinical Technology, Healthcare Science or similar Additional Requirements Essential criteria The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent. Skills Essential criteria Well developed verbal and written communication skills Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of other professionals Familiarity with computing systems 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. Full UK driving licence Experience Essential criteria Practical experience in a scientific field Experience of being able to interact with a range of staff from a variety of backgrounds Knowledge Essential criteria Basic knowledge of Physics & Mathematics 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 criteria Basic understanding of ionising /non-ionising radiation Further details / informal visits contact Name Claire Blewitt Job title Lead Clinical Technologist Email address [email protected] Telephone number 01223 216907