Job summary

Hereat Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS), are currently looking for an apprentice healthcare science practitioner to join our team. This three-year apprenticeship will be delivered by the University of West England (UWE) leading to a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science - Radiation Physics degree. 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.

EARRPS promote systems of work that ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with radiation generators ( X-ray equipment), sealed or unsealed radioactive materials, and sources of non-ionising radiation ( 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.

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 ofquality 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 (

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 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

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 4th June 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 18th June 2024

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

Minimum 5 GCSE's (including Maths & English) Minimum 96 point A-level tariff or equivalent (including physics) at grade C or above

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 Trust values

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