Nuclear Medicine Physics Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Physics Technologist for a fixed-term role (9 months), for 22.5 hours per week.
As the leading Nuclear Medicine Department in the region, we are equipped with three SPECT cameras and a PET-CT scanner. Our team is at the forefront of innovation in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and we are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to support the work of our Physics team.
The primary duties of this role include radioactive waste management, ensuring therapy wards are decontaminated, cleaned, and ready for patients; performing routine quality control on radiation detectors; and assisting with the preparation and delivery of radionuclide therapies. Depending on your skills and ambitions, there may also be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the Physics team.
This fixed-term post is ideal for recent graduates seeking hands-on NHS experience in Medical Physics before applying to the Scientist Training Programme (STP).
We encourage applications from candidates who may not yet meet the required qualifications, with the potential for appointment at a lower band.

Main duties of the job
The department of Nuclear medicine (DNM) carries out a wide range of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radioactive material. The post holder will be part of the physics team within DNM which supports the clinical and research work of the department.
Main duties:
+ Participate in the management of radioactive waste.
+ Monitor, decontaminate and clean areas used for radiation therapy.
+ Carry out routine quality control checks on radiation counters, survey equipment and imaging equipment (SPECT & PET).
+ Participate in the preparation, delivery and quantitative image analysis of complex radionuclide therapies.
+ Assist with ensuring that the department adheres to relevant legislation., 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.

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., 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 vis
+ or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
+ or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment