Band 7 Clinical Technologist Birmingham, England
Job description
Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Technologist, X-ray quality assurance, non-ionising radiation and instrument calibration
RRPPS is one of the largest radiation protection departments in the country. We are looking for an experienced Band 7 Clinical Technologist who is on the RCT to help support the additional workload from the new Harborne Hospital and Heartlands Treatment Centre.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The post holder will be expected to plan, organise, carry out and report on quality assurance surveys in X-ray departments across a number of Hospital sites, test non-ionising equipment including UV, ultrasound and lasers and to work in the RRPPS instrument calibration service. Testing will generally be unsupervised, and the post holder will be expected to train other members of staff.
Appointment at a lower band will be considered for candidates without the full range of required skills.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
A levels or equivalent in scientific or technical subjects
One of the following, or recognised equivalent:
- BSc in Clinical Technology;
- BSc in Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics)
- BSc in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology)
Completion of one of the following, or recognised equivalent:
- National School of Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme
- Level 6 Healthcare Sciences Practitioner Apprenticeship
- IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme
Registered Clinical Technologist
Desirable
Further qualifications in relevant aspects of medical physics, such as radiation protection or laser safety
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of Medical Physics work in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology,
Significant knowledge and experience of:
- the use of highly complex Diagnostic X-ray equipment (>50,000) and highly complex specialist testing equipment and techniques employed to measure safety and performance of radiological equipment
interpretation and judgement of measurements to ensure compliance of
- equipment with legislation and guidance
- radiation detection and calibration techniques
Knowledge & experience sufficient to resolve unpredictable & complex technical problems, abnormal results, equipment faults, adapting protocols where necessary.
Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions required when dealing with, ionising radiation and electrical hazards
Understanding of patient, staff & public risks arising from radiation exposure.
Able to work in accordance with local rules and safety practices.
Understanding of electrical hazards.
Desirable
Significant experience of Medical Physics work in Instrument Calibration, Measurement Traceability and Personal Monitoring
Knowledge of NHS working environment.
Knowledge of underpinning legislation, national standards and other guidelines e.g. Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, IRMER2017, Regulations governing the transport of radioactive materials, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Medical and Dental Guidance Notes.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload and that of trainees and junior staff. Able to train and assess trainees and junior staff.
- Able to exercise initiative within own areas of competence.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team of Healthcare Scientists and support staff.
- Able to propose and implement changes to practices in own work area.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Powerpoint; skilled in non-windows based computer systems, commercial and in-house evaluation software and data management systems.
- Able to communicate highly complex information to colleagues and other professional groups (e.g. Departmental Managers) where the subject matter may be unfamiliar to the recipient.
- Able to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex test results; able to extract information and manipulate scientific data.
- Able to perform complex tasks quickly and accurately
- A full driving licence is required.
Desirable
- Access to own car is preferable.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
