Band 5 Diagnostic X-ray Technician

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The radiation protection is expanding it's team to meet the needs of an expanding organisation - recently 3 major hospital sites have merged into one group!

Though small, we are very friendly and always encourage our staff to get involved in as much as possible - and fully support training when required. Though we are looking for an experienced technician we are happy to train up someone looking for further experience.

The department provides Radiation Protection, Medical Physics and Radiology Physics services to the MSE Trusts across Essex including Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals, and some private sites. This involves supporting departments using X-rays to achieve compliance with Radiation Safety legislation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R17) and operate with good radiation safety practice.

The role is primarily to carry out x-ray equipment checks (including quality assurance assessments and optimisation) but other activities include patient radiation dose assessments; audits under relevant legislation; provision and updating of Local Rules and running training courses.

You will be expected to deliver quality control tests on a range of x-ray equipment at a number of different sites and must be able to travel between the MSE sites.

Main duties of the job

To be able to communicate with the team and staff at other sites for booking and communication of results; sharing information clearly.

Respond in a timely manner to enquiries from equipment users, ensuring a high-quality responsive service.

Perform routine equipment surveys on a range of patient critical X-ray and ancillary equipment requiring high precision measurements.

Investigate faults found, either at the survey or reported by the user, in order to inform maintenance engineers.

Carry out routine intercomparisons/calibrations of x-ray quality assurance equipment.

Assist in providing technical support, referring complex problems to a senior member of the scientific team, as appropriate.

Perform routine equipment surveys on a range of patient critical X-ray and ancillary equipment requiring high precision measurements.

You will have to work within a clinical environment (diagnostic areas and theatres) and so must understand the importance of clinical standards within these areas.

Implement and ensure compliance with department operating procedures, in any areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 a year Per annum (pro-rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-0156

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience of working in a hospital environment

Desirable

Hospital-based experience in a diagnostic technician role

Diagnostic Technician requirements

Essential

Good A level or equivalent or HND in a relevant subject
Demonstrating of adhering to standard operating procedures within a scientific environment
Working within an environment where safety of others is reliant on own tasks
Demonstrable communication skills
Able to work flexible hours
Ability to travel between MSE sites

Desirable

Previous experience of testing x-ray equipment
Use of MS office or equivalent
Able to communicate with other teams
Willing to develop in other areas of expertise

Person Specification

Experience of working in a hospital environment

Desirable

Hospital-based experience in a diagnostic technician role

Diagnostic Technician requirements

Essential

Good A level or equivalent or HND in a relevant subject
Demonstrating of adhering to standard operating procedures within a scientific environment
Working within an environment where safety of others is reliant on own tasks
Demonstrable communication skills
Able to work flexible hours
Ability to travel between MSE sites

Desirable

Previous experience of testing x-ray equipment
Use of MS office or equivalent
Able to communicate with other teams
Willing to develop in other areas of expertise

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 (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).

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