Job summary
Radiotherapy Physics (part of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering) provides a comprehensive Physics service to Addenbrooke's Oncology Centre, ensuring the safe and accurate use of high-dose ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer whilst maintaining a safe environment for other patients, visitors and staff.
Our Physicists, Technicians and Radiographers work closely with Oncology staff to provide a wide range of scientific and technical advice and support for all radiotherapy treatments. Routine clinical work includes radiotherapy treatment planning and related dosimetry, the provision of brachytherapy, and the manufacture of immobilisation and shielding equipment for patients.
Extensive support is provided to radiotherapy equipment. This incorporates the design of facilities; the management of computer systems, the design and management of software; and the commissioning, servicing and quality control of Linear Accelerators, Orthovoltage units, Brachytherapy units and CT-simulators. All work and related dosimetry are monitored and assured to nationally and internationally agreed specifications and legal requirements.
We are also responsible for providing radiotherapy physics advice and support to two University Departments (Veterinary Medicine and Pathology).
Salary consists of 30 hours at Band 3 and 7.5 hours at "Apprenticeship Career Pathway" pay
Main duties of the job
You will be enrolled on the UWE BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) course, specialising in Radiotherapy:
https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/degree-apprenticeships/current-degree-apprenticeships/healthcare-science-practitioner-medical-physics
20% of your time will be spent studying at the university, either remotely or in person, or completing academic work.
The remaining 80% of the time will be spent working in the Radiotherapy Physics department at Addenbrooke's Hospital. You will be trained to assist in the following:
- generation of simple radiotherapy plans
- identification of organs on CT/MRI scans
- quality control measurements of radiotherapy treatment machines
- accounting and use of radioactive sources
- production of documentation
- auditing the effectiveness of procedures
For more information about Healthcare Science careers, please see the following:
https://www.ahcs.ac.uk/about/the-healthcare-science-industry/career-framework-for-healthcare-scientists/
About us
Our Trust
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This apprentice role will support the department's work in dosimetry, quality assurance, treatment planning, computing, imaging systems and brachytherapy whilst training the successful candidate in a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technologist/Dosimetrist).
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 22nd May 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 1st June 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This apprentice role will support the department's work in dosimetry, quality assurance, treatment planning, computing, imaging systems and brachytherapy whilst training the successful candidate in a career as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technologist/Dosimetrist).
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 22nd May 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 1st June 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
- 1.Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements - example requirements: 2.A level - a minimum of 96 points (CCC) including at least one relevant STEM subject (e.g. physics, engineering or Mathematics) at 32 points/Grade C or higher. 3.T level - a minimum of a pass grade (A-C in core components) in either Healthcare Science or Science. 4.BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science - including pass grades in units that relate to the PTP specialism specified within the application. 5.BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM, including at least one relevant STEM subject. 6.Access to Higher Education (60-credit) Diploma - at least 15 credits must be in STEM-based units and graded merit or above. 7.Mathematics and English GCSE (C or above) or level 2 equivalent or equivalent overseas examinations as long as testing was conducted in English 8.Residency in the UK for at minimum 3 years 9.Not currently undertaking another apprenticeship 10.If non UK resident applicant must hold a right to work and remain to support a 3 year degree apprenticeship 11.Degree programme must be at least 60% new learning to the successful candidate 12.Other combinations of experience and level 4-6 qualifications may be considered.
Desirable
- 1.Relevant other qualification e.g. NVQ level II/III in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- 1.Previous NHS Hospital experience 2.Evidence of recent study 3.Experience working in health / caring setting 4.Working as a team member 5.Working with indirect supervision 6.Commitment to completing self-directed study in own time as well as study time
Desirable
- 1.Experience working is a substantive role within an imaging or healthcare science department 2.Experience in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- 1.Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintained 2.Understands the importance of respect and communication 3.Understands Health & Safety requirements. 4.Understands the importance of good timekeeping 5.Understands what makes effective teamwork 6.Knowledge of the role of the Healthcare Scientist 7.Evidence of a desire to work within Healthcare Science
Desirable
- 1.Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards 2.Demonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in Healthcare Science 3.Evidence of participation in personal/professional development activities
Skills
Essential
- 1.Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately 2.To be able to work effectively as part of a team and to work autonomously. 3.Computer literacy 4.Respect for patients' dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindness 5.Understanding of the importance of commitment, values and behaviours 6.Demonstrates behaviours which are caring and compassionate 7.Enthusiastic, having a positive work ethic, being keen to learn and able to work in an operating theatres and wider multi-disciplinary team 8.Able to effectively organise own time 9.Ability to recognise self-limitations and seek guidance when required
Desirable
- 1.Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required 2.Able to prioritise and organise own workload 3.Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care basis 4.Attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. 1.To be able to recognise the extent and limitations of the Healthcare Assistants role health and safety requirements. 2.Committed to providing patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements - example requirements: 2.A level - a minimum of 96 points (CCC) including at least one relevant STEM subject (e.g. physics, engineering or Mathematics) at 32 points/Grade C or higher. 3.T level - a minimum of a pass grade (A-C in core components) in either Healthcare Science or Science. 4.BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science - including pass grades in units that relate to the PTP specialism specified within the application. 5.BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM, including at least one relevant STEM subject. 6.Access to Higher Education (60-credit) Diploma - at least 15 credits must be in STEM-based units and graded merit or above. 7.Mathematics and English GCSE (C or above) or level 2 equivalent or equivalent overseas examinations as long as testing was conducted in English 8.Residency in the UK for at minimum 3 years 9.Not currently undertaking another apprenticeship 10.If non UK resident applicant must hold a right to work and remain to support a 3 year degree apprenticeship 11.Degree programme must be at least 60% new learning to the successful candidate 12.Other combinations of experience and level 4-6 qualifications may be considered.
Desirable
- 1.Relevant other qualification e.g. NVQ level II/III in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- 1.Previous NHS Hospital experience 2.Evidence of recent study 3.Experience working in health / caring setting 4.Working as a team member 5.Working with indirect supervision 6.Commitment to completing self-directed study in own time as well as study time
Desirable
- 1.Experience working is a substantive role within an imaging or healthcare science department 2.Experience in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- 1.Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintained 2.Understands the importance of respect and communication 3.Understands Health & Safety requirements. 4.Understands the importance of good timekeeping 5.Understands what makes effective teamwork 6.Knowledge of the role of the Healthcare Scientist 7.Evidence of a desire to work within Healthcare Science
Desirable
- 1.Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards 2.Demonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in Healthcare Science 3.Evidence of participation in personal/professional development activities
Skills
Essential
- 1.Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately 2.To be able to work effectively as part of a team and to work autonomously. 3.Computer literacy 4.Respect for patients' dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindness 5.Understanding of the importance of commitment, values and behaviours 6.Demonstrates behaviours which are caring and compassionate 7.Enthusiastic, having a positive work ethic, being keen to learn and able to work in an operating theatres and wider multi-disciplinary team 8.Able to effectively organise own time 9.Ability to recognise self-limitations and seek guidance when required
Desirable
- 1.Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required 2.Able to prioritise and organise own workload 3.Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care basis 4.Attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. 1.To be able to recognise the extent and limitations of the Healthcare Assistants role health and safety requirements. 2.Committed to providing patient care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrooke's Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)