Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Radiation Physics team of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering at UCLH Trust. We are looking for a self-motivated clinical technologist to make a major contribution to the radiation protection services provided by the department, and particularly the personal dosimetry service, environmental monitoring, xray and ultrasound QC and monitor calibration services. Previous experience of working with a personal dosimetry service would be advantageous, but training will be provided if required.
Applications will be accepted from individuals who have an HND or BSc (Hons) degree in Physics or a Physics related subject.
The post is a full-time position working alongside a team of 14 clinical scientists and 1 other technologist.
The role requires knowledge or an understanding of radiation protection in healthcare. The role also requires an understanding of other physics services such as Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team providing medical physics services you will work across all departments and sites within UCLH and cover a broad range of external customers in and around London.
We are committed toyour professional growth, including the development of leadership skills and the acquisition of new knowledge to be able to thrive at UCLH.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with departments utilising radiation and engage with a diverse portfolio of external clients across London.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide acute and specialist services across eight sites:
·University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
·National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
·Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
·University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
·Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
·University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
·The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
·University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.