Job summary
Do you want to get started on a career in Medical Physics? Do you want to be part of an essential support service that ensures quality of service and safety to patients? Do you want to live and work in an area of outstanding natural beauty?
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals for this new Clinical Technologist post based in the Medical Physics Department within the Healthcare Technology Group at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DCHFT).
We are an innovative Trust constantly striving to provide the best care for our patients. Not only would you be part of a fantastic team, but you would have the chance to live and work in an area of outstanding natural beauty with spectacular countryside and beautiful beaches. There are excellent schools in and around the town, and links to major cities including Southampton, Bristol, London and more.
Main duties of the job
Appropriate in-house training will be provided as necessary so that the successful applicant can support the full range of activities carried out by the Department, including quality control testing of ionising and non-ionising medical imaging equipment (x-ray, ultrasound and MRI); quality control testing of medical lasers and UV therapy equipment; calibration of audiological equipment; and support to Trust use of medical gases and weighing scales. There will also be the opportunity to develop skills and competency in the use of mechanical workshop equipment and a 3-D printer.
The Medical Physics Service provides scientific support for equipment on site at DCH and at surrounding community hospitals in Dorset, as well as at a number of Community Dental Clinics in Dorset and Somerset.
You will:
- Be able to prioritise your own workload, and work as part of a team;
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective working relationships, both inside and outside the Trust.
You have:
- Experience of working in a team;
- Computer literate, including experience in the use of MS office.
About us
In return for your skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm, we can offer you an excellent and rewarding opportunity to work as part of a friendly and respected team in a Trust that will invest in your learning, wellbeing, personal and career development.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to assist in the carrying out of tests, surveys, assessments and investigations from a range of medical physics services with subsequent analysis of results involving complex facts and situations. These include: Ionising radiation QC, including Radiographic, Fluoroscopic, CT, Mammographic, Cardiology and Dental X-Ray Equipment Ultrasound QC Laser QC UV Therapy QC Audiometer and Tympanometer QC/Calibration Checks Nebulisers Out-Patient Service Medical Gases - Functional Checks and Repairs of Flowmeters and Suction Controllers Fridge and Freezer Temperature Tag Calibration Checks
See attached Job Description / Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to assist in the carrying out of tests, surveys, assessments and investigations from a range of medical physics services with subsequent analysis of results involving complex facts and situations. These include: Ionising radiation QC, including Radiographic, Fluoroscopic, CT, Mammographic, Cardiology and Dental X-Ray Equipment Ultrasound QC Laser QC UV Therapy QC Audiometer and Tympanometer QC/Calibration Checks Nebulisers Out-Patient Service Medical Gases - Functional Checks and Repairs of Flowmeters and Suction Controllers Fridge and Freezer Temperature Tag Calibration Checks
See attached Job Description / Person Specification
Person Specification
Education, Qulaifications & Training
Essential
- Hons degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. BSc Clinical Technology or Physics) or equivalent (e.g. HNC/HND)
- Registered (or eligible for registration) on a register for Healthcare Technologists (e.g. RCT)
Desirable
- Current Membership of a Professional Body.(e.g. IPEM)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a broad range of biomedical sciences / technologies, preferably in an NHS Healthcare Science environment / Medical Physics Department / University
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Techniques required to measure the safety and performance of complex equipment
- A thorough understanding of the risk and precautions required when working with Medical Devices
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and governance requirements
- Ability to make accurate and reproducible measurements using complex test equipment
- Ability in numerical and analytical skills to diagnose faults in highly complex specialist equipment
- Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, manufacturers and suppliers
- Ability to use of IT to set up and manage information using Microsoft office and specialist programs (e.g. Medical Device Management Software, 3-D Printer CAD Software)
- Ability to organise own duties and prioritise workload
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
- A clean UK driving licence
Person Specification
Education, Qulaifications & Training
Essential
- Hons degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. BSc Clinical Technology or Physics) or equivalent (e.g. HNC/HND)
- Registered (or eligible for registration) on a register for Healthcare Technologists (e.g. RCT)
Desirable
- Current Membership of a Professional Body.(e.g. IPEM)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a broad range of biomedical sciences / technologies, preferably in an NHS Healthcare Science environment / Medical Physics Department / University
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Techniques required to measure the safety and performance of complex equipment
- A thorough understanding of the risk and precautions required when working with Medical Devices
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and governance requirements
- Ability to make accurate and reproducible measurements using complex test equipment
- Ability in numerical and analytical skills to diagnose faults in highly complex specialist equipment
- Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, manufacturers and suppliers
- Ability to use of IT to set up and manage information using Microsoft office and specialist programs (e.g. Medical Device Management Software, 3-D Printer CAD Software)
- Ability to organise own duties and prioritise workload
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
- A clean UK driving licence
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).
