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Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Skills
Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of other professionals
- Skills
Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
- Skills
Good organisational skills, attention to detail, self motivated and able to work to deadlines
- Skills
Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
- Skills
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
- Skills
Full UK driving licence
- Knowledge
Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. [e.g. IRR17, IR(ME)R, IPEM guidelines etc.]
- Knowledge
Understanding of radiation physics and patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiation exposure.
- Knowledge
Understanding of techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state-of-the-art imaging equipment
- Experience
Experience of radiation safety aspects of work with ionising radiation, radioactive materials or non-ionising radiations
- Experience
Experience in the use of testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of X-ray imaging equipment and in interpreting results
- Experience
Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience
Experience of being able to interact with a range of staff from a variety of backgrounds
- Qualifications
BSc or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Clinical Technology, Healthcare Science, Medical Physics or similar.
- Qualifications
Registration as a Clinical Technologist
- 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.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with and calibrating a range of radiation monitors
- Experience
Experience of working within a Quality Management System such as ISO9001:2015
- Qualifications
Radiation physics component to degree level.
Job overview
Here at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS), are currently looking for a Band 5 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 registered clinical technologists, although candidates without registration would be considered at an appropriate pay point and banding in line with Annex 21.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will assist in the provision of diagnostic radiology physics services, including the performance of quality assurance tests on x-ray imaging equipment and advising customers on compliance with regulatory requirements in relation to radiation safety.
- The post holder 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.
- The post holder will liaise with staff in a large number of departments working with ionising and non-ionising radiation and will visit external organisations throughout the region on a frequent basis.
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 02nd October 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 14th October 2026.
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.
Right to Work
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.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Clinical Technologist with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Clinical technologist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 p.a. pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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