Senior Clinical Technologist, Diagnostic Radiology Physics
Job overview
Radiology Physics provides specialist clinical and non-clinical scientific and technical services in diagnostic radiology physics and the ionising radiation protection of patients, staff and the general public to the Trust and to client health care organisations throughout the region.
Applications are invited for this full time post in Radiology Physics. Suitable candidates will have membership of the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists, or an appropriate HCPC registration.
The successful candidate will join a team of Clinical Scientists and Technicians led by a Consultant Clinical Scientist. The post holder would be involved in our diagnostic x-ray quality assurance programme and support radiation protection across x-ray, nuclear medicine, and external beam radiotherapy.The role will also involve assisting with the personal dosimetry programme, environmental monitoring and radiation risk assessments.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily carry out Quality Assurance tests on x-ray equipment, analyse the results and produce a written report. In this respect the holder is required to follow Departmental procedures and protocols but is managed, not supervised.This work will need to be carried out independently or sometimes as working as part of a team.
The post holder will also take part in the other activities of the department: Carrying out other tests and measurements in both diagnostic x-ray physics and radiation protection; preparation of survey reports; support the administration of the personal dosimetry program; assist with the booking of equipment and environmental surveys; support staff training; and support the quality management system.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. PPathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Independently undertake equipment performance and radiation protection surveys, alone or with a colleague, following clearly defined operating procedures in line with the quality management system. This will involve accurate positioning and methodical use of test objects. This will cover the full range of X-ray imaging equipment. It includes:
- Commissioning of new equipment
- Routine quality control on existing installations o Investigation of faults on existing installations
- Calibration of patient dose measuring equipment
- Checking the radiation protection of the installation
- Analyse the results of equipment performance measurements and write reports detailing the findings and recommending any action required
- Maintain accurate records using Excel and Access, e.g. results from testing, details of equipment
- Calibrating x-ray dose measuring equipment
- To carry out the function testing of equipment used in the quality control of diagnostic x-ray equipment and in ionising radiation protection.
- To carry out, under supervision, the assessment of patient doses in diagnostic radiology.
- To carry out, under supervision, the measurement of environmental radiation doses and activities.
- To support the training of all types of staff, in the field of diagnostic radiological physics and ionising radiation protection, in small groups.
- To supervise less experienced staff members in respect to undertaking equipment QA or radiation protection surveys as part of their training.
- To provide, under supervision, support to managers and staff, throughout all the organisations served, in the areas of diagnostic radiology quality assurance and ionising radiation protection; and to comment on proposed changes to related procedures.
- To assist with radiation protection surveys and risk assessments in:
- all areas related to the diagnostic use of x-rays;
- all areas of radiotherapy;
- To assist with the administration of the personal dosimetry program.
- To assist with the booking of equipment QA tests and surveys.
- To take part in the evaluation of new diagnostic x-ray and radiation measurement equipment.
- Collaborate with other members of the department group in the improvement and development of test protocols.
- Proactively share learning within the team and take part in meetings attended
- Follow the appropriate key work instructions, risk assessments and systems of work and ensure direct supervision of those you are responsible for until they are competent.
- To keep up to date in relevant areas of diagnostic radiological physics and radiation protection
- To maintain professional registration.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed.Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests).This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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