Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to offer a Clinical Technologist post in Radiation Protection. The role supports all the work of the group, ionising and non-ionising radiation protection, Radiology physics support and radioactive materials management.
Radiation Protection Group sits within the Medical Physics Department based Southampton General. Our role is to support the Trust and external clients in ionising and non-ionising radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. The group currently supports a wide range of medical and non-medical healthcare organisations across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. We work closely with Trust departments to help develop services using X-ray, radioactive materials, lasers and UV systems.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Band 4 Clinical Technologist role primarily supports administrative functions in the Radiation Protection group, such as dosimetry service, booking audit and QA visits, and coordinating training activities with the admin team. The post holder will play an important role in managing day-to-day interactions with clients inside and outside the hospital. Basic technical knowledge of radiation protection services and how they are organised would be advantageous. There is a limited opportunity for practical involvement in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics in this post.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Band 4 Clinical Technologist role primarily supports administrative functions in the Radiation Protection group, such as dosimetry service, booking audit and QA visits, and coordinating training activities with the admin team. The post holder will play an important role in managing day-to-day interactions with clients inside and outside the hospital. Basic technical knowledge of radiation protection services and how they are organised would be advantageous. There is a limited opportunity for practical involvement in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics in this post.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving
- Record Keeping
- Interpersonal skills
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Level 4 diploma in healthcare science or equivalent level of experience
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Ability to use office software (including MS Office)
- Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines
- Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances
- Able to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Degree level education
- Experience of working with quality management systems
- Attendance at relevant short courses and update training
- Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving
- Record Keeping
- Interpersonal skills
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Level 4 diploma in healthcare science or equivalent level of experience
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Ability to use office software (including MS Office)
- Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines
- Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances
- Able to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Degree level education
- Experience of working with quality management systems
- Attendance at relevant short courses and update training
- Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
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).
