Job title:
Medical Physics Technologist
Company
NHS
Job description
Medical Physics TechnologistBand 5 – £29,969 to £36,483 per annumFull-time – 37.5 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentThe Radiological Sciences Group in the Portsmouth Medical Physics department is seeking to appoint a technologist to join a friendly team that provides radiation safety expertise to clinical departments who use x-rays and other sources of radiation to image and treat patients. The post is based at Queen Alexandra hospital, Portsmouth and there will be some travel to other hospitals/centres.Main duties of the jobYou will involve undertaking safety and performance testing across a wide range of X-ray imaging equipment, audit of patient radiation dose using hospital computer systems and other technical and administration tasks.The Medical Physics department in Portsmouth is an experienced and accredited training centre. We are looking for you to have a minimum of two years experience working as a Medical Physics Technician, or relevant equivalent experience in a related field. If you do not have suitable experience but possess appropriate qualifications, we could offer you a Band 4 Trainee Medical Physics technician.About usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Date posted23 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberREF1151PJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalPortsmouthPO6 3LYJob descriptionJob responsibilities
- Provide technical support to a number of areas within the section and associated departments. This role demands skills performance to ensure accuracy and patient safety, and work in a broad range of specialised, complex, routine and non-routine technical work.
- Manage own workload and provide technical support for the following areas: Specific areas of responsibility are in:
- radiological performance testing
- radiation measurement and equipment calibration
- patient dosimetry
- Act as an operator under IRMER 2017 regulations and contribute to the training of junior technicians and trainee scientists.
- Work closely with state registered clinical scientists to achieve coordinated delivery of specialised scientific and technical services that demand skilled performance to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
- Provide technical support to a number of areas within the section and associated departments. This role demands skills performance to ensure accuracy and patient safety, and work in a broad range of specialised, complex, routine and non-routine technical work.
- Manage own workload and provide technical support for the following areas: Specific areas of responsibility are in:
- radiological performance testing
- radiation measurement and equipment calibration
- patient dosimetry
- Act as an operator under IRMER 2017 regulations and contribute to the training of junior technicians and trainee scientists.
- Work closely with state registered clinical scientists to achieve coordinated delivery of specialised scientific and technical services that demand skilled performance to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
Person SpecificationSkills and KnowledgeEssential
- Able to use computers, spreadsheets and other software packages. Technically practical
- Able to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Able to work in a team and independently.
- Able to communicate technical information to non-technical groups.
- Driving license
Desirable
- Able to work with radiation sources and equipment.
- Able to work with patients or in the patient environment with care and discretion.
- Experience of the healthcare environment.
- Analytical approach to problem solving.
QualificationsEssential
- Level 3 qualifications, A-Levels in a science or maths subject or equivalent
Desirable
- You should have qualifications in Maths or Science subjects (preferably Physics) at education level 3 or higher. A degree in Physics or other scientific subject would be desirable. If you do not have a degree but wish to undertake further academic study for career development, we would support enrolment on the Radiation Physics NHS Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme leading to a BSc (Hons) degree and professional qualification. This would be funded through the employers apprenticeship scheme (subject to you meeting all criteria).
ExperienceEssential
- Two years of experience working as a Medical Physics Technician at entry level, or relevant equivalent experience in a related field.
Desirable
- Experience in operation of equipment related to diagnostic imaging, and in particular safety and performance testing and calibration techniques.
Person SpecificationSkills and KnowledgeEssential
- Able to use computers, spreadsheets and other software packages. Technically practical
- Able to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Able to work in a team and independently.
- Able to communicate technical information to non-technical groups.
- Driving license
Desirable
- Able to work with radiation sources and equipment.
- Able to work with patients or in the patient environment with care and discretion.
- Experience of the healthcare environment.
- Analytical approach to problem solving.
QualificationsEssential
- Level 3 qualifications, A-Levels in a science or maths subject or equivalent
Desirable
- You should have qualifications in Maths or Science subjects (preferably Physics) at education level 3 or higher. A degree in Physics or other scientific subject would be desirable. If you do not have a degree but wish to undertake further academic study for career development, we would support enrolment on the Radiation Physics NHS Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme leading to a BSc (Hons) degree and professional qualification. This would be funded through the employers apprenticeship scheme (subject to you meeting all criteria).
ExperienceEssential
- Two years of experience working as a Medical Physics Technician at entry level, or relevant equivalent experience in a related field.
Desirable
- Experience in operation of equipment related to diagnostic imaging, and in particular safety and performance testing and calibration techniques.
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Portsmouth
Job date
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:58:05 GMT
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