Job summary
Applications for this post are invited from experienced Clinical Technologists with an appetite to address the challenges of service growth and improvement, underpinned by experience in Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology and Quality Assurance.
As a member of the Radiology Physics Group the post holder will take an active role within the Clinical Technologist workforce of the Section and be part of Unsealed Sub-group enabling delivery of high quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance and technical support services to Radiology and Nuclear Medicine departments within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other NHS and commercial organisations within South Yorkshire and beyond.
The focus of this post is to support the delivery of efficient, high-quality Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance across multiple modalities.
We require applicants who can rise to the challenge of managing operational delivery of routine and ad hoc, complex multisite/multi-customer services.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Main duties of the job
To provide technical support to scientific staff in the provision of a high-quality radiation protection service to users of x-ray units, radioactive materials and non-ionising radiations, extending over a comprehensive range of services, in both hospital environments and to external clients.
Participate, and lead, in the scheduling and calibration of portable radiation protection instruments.
Participate, and lead, in the scheduling and testing of sealed sources.
Participate, and lead, in the provision of laboratory services and the completion of laboratory QA and health and safety routines.
To use the Section spreadsheets and databases to record and report on equipment surveys, instrument calibrations and sealed source management including wipe tests.
To develop, as directed, spreadsheets and databases to meet changing service requirements for the instrument calibration service.
Perform complex technical measurements and calibrations as part of Diagnostic Radiology QA services to all Trusts and other establishments, consistent with documented procedures and in full compliance with relevant health and safety guidelines.
To follow Section procedures, maintain appropriate records and to report any non-conformances to senior members of the section.
To participate and lead in the calibration of diagnostic QA viewing monitors to set protocols.
To participate and lead where appropriate with the section cross calibration service on a range of x-ray test equipment.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or BSc Degree in Physics or a related scientific discipline or other relevant qualification or IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology(Band 5)
- HNC or BSc Degree in Physics or a related scientific discipline or vocational degree (Hons) in clinical technology (physics/engineering) or other relevant qualification or IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology (Band 6)
- Post graduate training in scientific and technical aspects of Medical Physics and Medical Imaging including any relevant short courses (Band 6)
Desirable
- Eligible for admission to the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (Band 5)
- Registered with, or eligible for admission to the Register of Clinical Technologists (Band 6)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites (Band 6)
- Experience and knowledge of Unsealed Sources Radiation Protection (Band 5&6)
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology QA and radiation protection (Band 5&6)
- Experience in the training of junior staff (Band 6)
- Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites (Band 5)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal (Band 5&6)
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills (Band 5)
- Good analytical and problem solving skills (Band 5&6)
- Good standard of numeracy, literacy. Able to write reports (Band 5)
- Good time / workload management skills (Band 5)
- Ability to work effectively within a team atmosphere with an equitable temperament and ability to remain calm and objective under stressful situations (Band 5)
- Good standard of numeracy, literacy. Able to use Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare standard reports (Band 6)
Desirable
- Ability to devise and implement practical innovative solutions to technical problems (Band 5)
- Driving licence and access to car (Band 5)
- Current driving licence and access to car for business use (Band 6)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or BSc Degree in Physics or a related scientific discipline or other relevant qualification or IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology(Band 5)
- HNC or BSc Degree in Physics or a related scientific discipline or vocational degree (Hons) in clinical technology (physics/engineering) or other relevant qualification or IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology (Band 6)
- Post graduate training in scientific and technical aspects of Medical Physics and Medical Imaging including any relevant short courses (Band 6)
Desirable
- Eligible for admission to the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (Band 5)
- Registered with, or eligible for admission to the Register of Clinical Technologists (Band 6)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites (Band 6)
- Experience and knowledge of Unsealed Sources Radiation Protection (Band 5&6)
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology QA and radiation protection (Band 5&6)
- Experience in the training of junior staff (Band 6)
- Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites (Band 5)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal (Band 5&6)
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills (Band 5)
- Good analytical and problem solving skills (Band 5&6)
- Good standard of numeracy, literacy. Able to write reports (Band 5)
- Good time / workload management skills (Band 5)
- Ability to work effectively within a team atmosphere with an equitable temperament and ability to remain calm and objective under stressful situations (Band 5)
- Good standard of numeracy, literacy. Able to use Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare standard reports (Band 6)
Desirable
- Ability to devise and implement practical innovative solutions to technical problems (Band 5)
- Driving licence and access to car (Band 5)
- Current driving licence and access to car for business use (Band 6)
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).
