East of England
Specialty
Trust
Andrology – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Training will be provided by Cambridge IVF, part of Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge. All rotational elements will be facilitated at Addenbrookes Hospital.
Audiology – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based in the Audiology department of Addenbrooke’s hospital, Cambridge, and all first year rotations are within our Hospital. We endeavour to maintain a kind and supportive environment for training, and have had STP trainees every year since the start of the training scheme (and previous Masters-level training schemes before that).
Audiology – Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Main base for both Audiology and specialist rotations at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Occasional travel to Cromer Hospital and community clinic at Meridien Business Park may be required towards the end of training; travel costs are reimbursed.
Large service providing complex adult rehabilitation (adults with routine age-related hearing loss are seen by community providers under the Any Qualified Provider scheme), hearing therapy, paediatric assessment and rehabilitation, vestibular assessment and rehabilitation and bone conduction hearing implants.
Cancer Genomics – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory, leading centre of the East Genomic Laboratory Hub (East GLH) and part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). With over 50 trainees pursuing professional registration and 250 members of staff undertaking continuing professional development, the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is deeply invested in education and training. Trainees will also benefit from our significant experience in STP delivery, world-class expertise and individualised support.
Our GLH
The East GLH provides and coordinates a wide range of genomic tests for the East Midlands and East of England. We aim to provide equal access to a wide range of genomic tests for a population of over 8.3 million people. With our lead laboratory at CUH and local laboratories at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we are well placed to provide high quality genomic testing for all the 29 NHS Trusts we serve. We provide and coordinate tests for rare diseases, solid tumours and haematological malignancies, within the agreed turnaround times and according to the National Genomic Test Directory. For further information on our Laboratory, visit www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11,000 staff and over 1,100 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. For more information on Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, go to www.cuh.nhs.uk.
Cardiac Science – Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Both posts will be expected to follow the CRM (Cardiac Rhythms) route. You will be placed mainly in the Essex Cardiothoracic centre where you will learn how to implant Internal Cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) devices, Bradycardia (PPM) devices, carryout device follow up clinics both face to face and remotely and also learn troubleshooting techniques by carrying the bleep for emergency/troubleshooting problems for both the Cardiothoracic centre and the secondary care facility of Basildon Hospital. For your rotations you will be expected to travel to both The Southend General Hospital and the Broomfield hospital who are part a part of our Trust but off site. there will also be an opportunity to observe, learn and carryout Electrophysiology (EP) All of the above will be after your Basic Cardiology rotations of ECG, Ambulatory Holter application and analysis, provocative ETT and Echocardiography.
Cardiac Science – Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
One training placement will be at the Royal Papworth Hospital.
Cardiac Science – Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Some parts of year one rotation will occur at different sites.
Cardiac Science – West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Diagnostic Cardiology at the West Suffolk Hospital is a kind, dynamic and ambitious growing department, set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside in the town of Bury St Edmunds. There are good transport links to London and Cambridge. The beautiful East Anglian coastline is within easy reach as well as various Area’s of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Our department currently supports 4 STP’s and 3 apprentices so have a wealth of experience in supporting students along different training pathways. Our student mentors are dedicated, supportive and encouraging, helping their mentee’s to reach their full potential. We have a well established Echocardiography service, offering specialist echo including Transoesophageal Echocardiography and Stress Echocardiography. Our invasive services have grown over the last 5 years, offering diagnostic angiography as well as cardiac device implant and follow up. This includes Internal Loop Recorders (ILR), Pacemakers and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRTP). Across the department, we are developing our Physiologist Led services. There are some aspects of the rotational modules that will require students to be flexible with going to other hospitals to achieve their competencies. We have good working relationships within the region to support this. Our hospital is working towards the development of its Community Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket. When open, some of our ECG and echocardiography may take place there. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated person looking to start their Healthcare Science Career in Cardiology. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Clinical Biochemistry – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who wish to join the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory at CUH as an STP trainee. The laboratory provides routine and specialist services both locally and nationally and the successful candidate will benefit from the experience of a wide ranges of services on site, as well as spending time in an external hospital in a specialist toxicology lab. The trainee will be expected to work onsite at CUH 4 days a week with the option to work their study day at home and will be given full support in their training from an experienced and friendly clinical team.
Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory, leading centre of the East Genomic Laboratory Hub (East GLH) and part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). With over 50 trainees pursuing professional registration and 250 members of staff undertaking continuing professional development, the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is deeply invested in education and training. Trainees will also benefit from our significant experience in STP delivery, world-class expertise and individualised support.
Our GLH
The East GLH provides and coordinates a wide range of genomic tests for the East Midlands and East of England. We aim to provide equal access to a wide range of genomic tests for a population of over 8.3 million people. With our lead laboratory at CUH and local laboratories at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we are well placed to provide high quality genomic testing for all the 29 NHS Trusts we serve. We provide and coordinate tests for rare diseases, solid tumours and haematological malignancies, within the agreed turnaround times and according to the National Genomic Test Directory. For further information on our Laboratory, visit www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11,000 staff and over 1,100 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. For more information on Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, go to www.cuh.nhs.uk.
Clinical Engineering – West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
The main West Suffolk Foundation Trust Wheelchair Service department is based at Chantry Clinic in Ipswich, Suffolk with a further office at the Disability Resource Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Our team consists of 2 Rehabilitation Engineers, both with over 20 years of experience, a Rehabilitation technician, 5 OTs, a physiotherapist and a team support worker. We have our own dedicated Admin team, Clinical Team Lead and Business Manager. OT and physiotherapy students come on placement. We work closely with our Approved Repairer, including weekly inspection/quality checks by the engineers. Also supporting with training and advice. We have a dedicated workshop at both bases to work on modifications and wheelchair set up.
Clinical Immunology – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. 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.
Our Consultant Immunologist led service is one of the largest in the UK and offers a comprehensive and expanding Immunology repertoire including the areas of autoimmune serology, allergy, immunochemistry, cellular immunology and is a regional centre for Immunodeficiency. Our Immunology STP will be based at Addenbrookes Hospital, however travel to other sites may be required as part of the training. Attendance at national academic and other courses is expected and may involve travel, overnight or residential stays. Our STPs work closely with their training lead, senior members of staff and our Clinical team to follow the curriculum and gain clinical experience through attendance at MDTs and clinics. Trainees will be expected to rotate both through the host department, as well as through other local/regional/national scientific services as required. Trainees are thoroughly immersed in the routine laboratory service and encouraged to contribute to staff educational programmes, quality management initiatives and the research and development of new analytical methods.
Cambridge is a beautiful and historic city in the Fens, an excellent place for cycling and with good transport links, with trains reaching Kings Cross in under 90 minutes.
Clinical Microbiology – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Microbiology services are provided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Public Health Laboratory at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site. The Cambridge Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory (CMPHL) provides direct clinical, diagnostic and public health microbiological services to NHS Trusts and community health services. CMPHL is a leading research hub, with notable local, national and international contributions to research. This department has a training environment, expertise and track-record in successful training of clinical scientists from pre-registration to Consultant level. This is a fixed-term, full-time position.
Critical Care Science – Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Genomics – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory, leading centre of the East Genomic Laboratory Hub (East GLH) and part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). With over 50 trainees pursuing professional registration and 250 members of staff undertaking continuing professional development, the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is deeply invested in education and training. Trainees will also benefit from our significant experience in STP delivery, world-class expertise and individualised support.
Our GLH
The East GLH provides and coordinates a wide range of genomic tests for the East Midlands and East of England. We aim to provide equal access to a wide range of genomic tests for a population of over 8.3 million people. With our lead laboratory at CUH and local laboratories at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we are well placed to provide high quality genomic testing for all the 29 NHS Trusts we serve. We provide and coordinate tests for rare diseases, solid tumours and haematological malignancies, within the agreed turnaround times and according to the National Genomic Test Directory. For further information on our Laboratory, visit www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11,000 staff and over 1,100 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. For more information on Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, go to www.cuh.nhs.uk.
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Histopathology – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nuclear Medicine – East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
For information about this training post and a friendly discussion about a scientific career in Nuclear Medicine and what it can offer you, please contact mark.atthey@esneft.nhs.uk.
Nuclear Medicine – Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
The Nuclear Medicine Physics section supports the Nuclear Medicine work across the Mid and South Essex (MSE) NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust incorporates Basildon, Broomfield (Chelmsford) and Southend Hospitals, each with a Nuclear Medicine Department. The service provides a wide range of imaging and non-imaging examinations along with both inpatient and outpatient molecular radiotherapy treatments. The service is currently equipped with five gamma cameras (2 SPECT-CT), a gamma counter and five intraoperative gamma probes. The section provides physics support to a local third-party PET-CT service. The successful candidate would be joining the team at a hugely exciting time, with full equipment replacement and refurbishment programmes in progress across all sites of the Trust. Essex has it all – coast, countryside and city life. Fast and frequent rail services link the county with the capital and London Stansted and London Southend international airports connecting the area to the wider world. The training post will be primarily based at Southend Hospital, with some rotations in the first year at other Trusts across East Anglia. The academic component of the training will be based at King’s College London.
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This post is hosted by the East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS) based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. You will be primarily be based within the service for the duration of your training although some of the rotations in the first year will be delivered in other departments in Cambridge and at other hospitals in East Anglia. EARRPS is a high-quality scientific and technical advisory service in the field of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. The service promotes systems of work that ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff when using ionising and non-ionising sources of radiation such as x-rays, radioactive materials, lasers and UV cabinets. You will learn the knowledge and skills needed to deliver a wide range of services including, imaging equipment performance testing and optimisation, radiation facility design and environmental monitoring, patient radiation dose assessment, regulatory audits and advice, instrument calibration, radioactive waste management and, teaching and training. EARRPS delivers services across the region so there are opportunities within this position to gain experience of a wide range of technologies used in a variety of different healthcare settings. You will be supported by a large, friendly and supportive team of healthcare scientists and practitioners as well as joining a community of other trainees across medical physics.
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Mount Vernon is located on the outskirt of London with easy access to the Metropolitan line for travel into central London as well as to greenbelt land and the Chilterns. We are a large regional cancer and the majority of training will take place at the cancer centre with some visits to neighbouring trusts. The ability to drive and access to a car is an advantage but is not required. As well as STP we also train scientists via ‘Route 2’, and consultant scientists on the HSST training program. We endeavour to provide a supportive learning environment and look forward to welcoming our next STP trainees to join us.
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
The Radiation Safety Department is a high-quality scientific and technical advisory service in the field of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. The service promotes systems of work that ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff when using ionising and non-ionising sources of radiation such as x-rays, radioactive materials, lasers and UV cabinets. You will learn the knowledge and skills needed to deliver a wide range of services including imaging equipment performance testing and optimisation, radiation facility design and environmental monitoring, patient radiation dose assessment, regulatory audits and advice, instrument calibration, radioactive waste management and teaching and training. We are a friendly, welcoming team who have always received great feedback from past trainees. Essex has it all – coast, countryside and city life. Fast and frequent rail services link the county with the capital and London Stansted and London Southend international airports connecting the area to the wider world. The training post will be primarily based at Southend Hospital, with some rotations in the first year at other Trusts across East Anglia. The academic component of the training will be based at King’s College London.
Radiotherapy Physics – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The radiotherapy physics service at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge provides support to the hospital’s radiotherapy service. The service treats approximately 4000 courses of radiotherapy per year using 8 linear accelerators, HDR brachytherapy, LDR brachytherapy, and orthovoltage. We routinely treat using VMAT, SABR, SRS, IGRT and plan to implement SGRT in the next 12 months. The successful trainee will join a team of over 40 scientific and technical staff, including two radiotherapy trainees who will be in years two and three of STP. Trainees will undertake rotational placements in the East Anglia region, some of which may be at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, or other hospitals in our training consortium (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust), with the radiotherapy rotation being hosted at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. The MSc course is delivered at Kings College London.
Radiotherapy Physics – East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
The Radiotherapy Physics service at ESNEFT provides scientific and technical support to the Radiotherapy Service which delivers treatments to over 3000 patients a year on the Ipswich and Colchester Hospital sites. Training within radiotherapy will be hands on and include undertaking quality control measurements on our linear accelerators and other treatment machines and creating radiotherapy treatment plans. It will provide exciting opportunities to be involved with a number of development projects as well as contributing to patient care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake training at both the Ipswich and Colchester sites, with rotational placements also taking place within the trust and at other trusts across East Anglia. You will be supported by a large and friendly team of healthcare scientists and practitioners, as well as other trainees across the region. The MSc Course will be based at King’s College London and funding is available to attend workshops or conferences to supplement your studies. ESNEFT’s philosophy is “Time Matters” for all our patients and staff; this ensures that patients have the best experience and that you have time to make the most of your skills.
Radiotherapy Physics – Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve. The Radiotherapy Department of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is based at Southend Hospital and is equipped with four matched, fully loaded Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerators, a Canon CT scanner and Monaco TPS to support planning of external beam treatments. We have also recently purchased a Varian Ethos along with Eclipse V18.0 TPS which are soon to be installed and commissioned. Treatment workflows are paper lite and managed using Mosaiq V2.83. Our linear accelerators are multimodality, including FFF, 6DOF and have IGRT capability. At Southend, we also have a dynamic brachytherapy service treating around 200 patients per year which includes prostates, gynaecological and skin cancers. This is delivered in a purpose-built brachytherapy theatre suite within the department. Brachytherapy planning is performed with Oncentra Brachy Treatment Planning system and treated using a Flexitron HDR unit. The successful trainees will undertake rotational placements in the East Anglia region, some of which may be at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, or other hospitals in our training consortium (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke’s Hospital). The academic component of the training will be based at King’s College London.
Radiotherapy Physics – Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
As a trainee in the Radiotherapy Physics department at NNUH, you will work with a team of physicists, technicians, IT and admin staff to support the radiotherapy service. IMRT, VMAT, SABR and conformal treatments are planned and delivered on 5 TrueBeam Linear accelerators. A 6th Truebeam is due to be installed in early 2024. The Department has a Managed Services Contract with Medipass to provide a comprehensive, state of the art radiotherapy service to the people of Norfolk. As well as the Linear accelerators, the department benefits from two dedicated CT scanners, with one being replaced in 2024. NNUH was the first site in the world to install a Bravos HDR machine in 2018 and we provide an active brachytherapy service. We operate a superficial treatment service as well as employing FFF and electrons across the fleet of linacs. We continually develop the service and in 2024 will be installing Surface Guided Radiotherapy on all our Linear accelerators. There is an opportunity for the trainee to be involved in the many development projects and equipment commissioning which is always ongoing in the department. The trainee will have the opportunity to train in all areas of radiotherapy physics from Treatment planning, Brachytherapy and QA/Calibration of all the equipment. Being part of the East Anglian region training consortium, provides the opportunity to train in other hospitals and medical physics specialties in the region. This is supported by an MSc course delivered by Kings College London. For more information contact sarah.betts@nnuh.nhs.uk (Lead Clinical Scientist for External Beam Planning and Training) or william.holmes-smith@nnuh.nhs.uk (Head of Radiotherapy Physics).
Respiratory and Sleep Science – Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Respiratory and Sleep Science – Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Papworth Hospital and Cambridge University Hospital work hand in hand to provide a robust training experience in a wide range of tests and patient services. We offer specialists services in both respiratory and sleep (paediatric and adult services). We also anticipate training opportunities in the community diagnostic centres at Ely and Wisbech.
Vascular Science – West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital has 3 sites. The vascular lab is based at the main Watford site. We have 2 scanning rooms and 2 ultrasound machines. The vascular laboratory team is comprised of 9 members of staff – 1 health care assistant, 1 receptionist, 1 newly qualified STP clinical vascular scientist, 1 SVTGBI trainee, 3 clinical vascular scientists and 2 lead clinical vascular scientists. and we scan approximately 5,500 patients a year. The context we work in is a mixture of in-patients, out-patients and one-stop clinics. The range of diagnostic scanning services we provide are as follows: Carotid duplex scans DVT scans Varicose vein primary and secondary scans Giant cell arteritis scans Surveillance scans for AAA, EVAR, Bypass grafts, stents and post intervention Currently the vascular laboratory working hours are 9-5pm Monday to Friday. The Watford hospital site is located on Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB. Buses stop regularly outside the hospital and if walking from Watford Junction train station it takes approximately 25 minutes. There is a car park situated on site if travelling by car. There is a restaurant open 7am – 8pm daily and Peabodys coffee shop is open 7am – 6pm. Further information can be found at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital website https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk.