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 licence is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving licence is not accepted. 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 part of a team.
Responsibilities
* Participate in diagnostic x-ray quality assurance programme
* Support radiation protection across x-ray, nuclear medicine and external beam radiotherapy
* Assist with personal dosimetry programme, environmental monitoring and radiation risk assessments
* Conduct QA tests on x-ray equipment, analyse results and produce written reports
* Carry out other tests and measurements in both diagnostic x-ray physics and radiation protection
* Prepare survey reports
* Support the administration of the personal dosimetry programme
* Assist with booking of equipment and environmental surveys
* Support staff training
* Support quality management system
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.
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