Clinical Technologist in Diagnostic Radiology and

6 months ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

Applications are invited for the position of Lead Clinical Technologist within Clinical & Radiation Physics Group of the Directorate of Healthcare Science & Technology.

Applicants should possess a relevant degree in Clinical Technology or equivalent and appropriate registration (e.g. RCT/AHCS Practitioner register/HCPC Radiographer). Applications are also invited from experienced Clinical Technologists that could achieve registration within 12 months for appointment at a lower band until registration is achieved.

The Clinical and Radiation Physics group provides scientific and technical support services for diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation protection within the NHS, private and academic sectors. You will be responsible for delivering aspects of the quality assurance programme and radiation protection services for radiology and nuclear medicine equipment. You will act as the professional lead for the technical and support staff in the group. You will be self-motivated and have excellent communication and organisational skills.

The Clinical & Radiation Physics Group has an excellent reputation with both internal and external customers. We work closely with our clinical colleagues to deliver high quality, safe and patient centred radiological services imaging services to our patients. We have a history of working collaboratively with colleagues in other departments in the Southwest. The post will be based at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. A full driving licence is essential as the post involves travel to other sites. Due to the nature of the work performed, some work outside normal working hours may be occasionally required.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides acute and specialist services to Plymouth and the wider Southwest Peninsula, has teaching status as part of the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Radiography, and hosts one of the UK’s radiology academies. The Trust hosts the Peninsula Trauma Centre, providing specialist services relevant to the care of major trauma, i.e., general surgery, emergency medicine, vascular, orthopaedic, plastic, spinal, maxillofacial, cardiothoracic and neurological surgery and interventional radiology. Our Trust is expanding rapidly. Developments include new Cardiac Catheter Labs, Linac Bunkers, and a planned new 15,000m2 build (‘Future Hospitals’) co-locating the Emergency Department and urgent care pathways alongside the addition of dedicated interventional radiology theatre capacity.

The hospital is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country close to stunning countryside, Dartmoor, glorious beaches, and endless opportunities for outdoor activities and within commuting distance for both Devon and Cornwall. The Trust supports flexible working opportunities including home working.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

**Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.**

1. Clinical Technical

Diagnostic Radiology / Radiation Protection

1.1 Participate in the programme of routine and non-routine performance testing of radiological equipment. In particular act as lead for dental equipment.

1.2 Perform accurate and complex measurements on a range of x-ray and imaging equipment including computed tomography (CT) scanners, projection x-ray systems (computed radiology & digital radiology), dental x-ray systems and fluoroscopic imaging systems.

1.3 Analyse test results obtained using the appropriate database and spreadsheets, produce reports of the findings, present and discuss these with the Head of section and other physicists.

1.4 Support the RPA/MPE and Clinical Scientists in the provision, advice and support to the Trust and other customers regarding the safe uses of ionising radiation.

1.5 Assist in implementing legislation in radiation protection.

1.7 Act as an Operator and carry out “practical tasks” of medical exposures, under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.

1.8 Provide bespoke reports to the Radiation Safety Committee and senior staff.

1.9 Provide preparation and decontamination support to Radionuclide therapies including I-131, Lu-177 and Ra-226.

1.10 In conjunction with the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisers, help to draft and review Local Rules and Radiation Risk Assessments as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.

2. Managerial

2.1 Professional lead for technical and support staff including appraisal.

2.2 Responsibility for training and competence of technical & support staff.

2.2 Overall technical responsibility for management of occupational and environmental dosimetry service.

2.3 Overall responsibility to ensure radiation safety and dosimetry equipmen

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