Clinical Technologist - Medical Physics

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

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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