257062 (LC) Specialist Clinical Technologist Practitioner (Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics)

Permanent, full-time position (36 hours per week).

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialised Technologist position within the Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics section (RPIP) of Medical Physics at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The section provides scientific and technical support to a range of clinical services within NHS Lothian & NHS Fife.

NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is an area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in x-ray equipment testing and act as the lead Specialist Technologist in this area of the service.
• Test routine and complex x-ray equipment, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, mammographic, and CT equipment.
• Support the Team Lead Clinical Technologist with planning and scheduling of equipment surveys.
• Support the training of other staff members.
• Maintain high precision and accurate records to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the service.
• Contribute to the training of fellow staff and development of local quality procedures and protocols.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting clinical technical work related to ionising and non-ionising imaging equipment.

Requirements

• Qualified to SCQF level 10 in a physics, engineering, or clinical technology discipline.
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist or equivalent registered healthcare professional (RCT/AHCS/HCPC) is expected. Equivalent qualifications supported by relevant technical experience and knowledge may also be considered.
• Significant experience in the testing of routine and complex x-ray equipment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team with a friendly and positive approach.
• PVG Scheme membership/record is required for this post.
• Legal permission to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

Salary Scale: Band 6.

NHS Scotland is committed to supporting disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.

Contact

Informal enquiries are welcomed to Christopher McLeod, Medical Physics Technologist Team Lead; Tel. 0131 242 2361, email Christopher.mcleod@nhs.scot.