Clinical Technologist (Radiation Physics)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a Clinical Technologist to join our Clinical & Radiation Physics Team. We provide scientific and technical support to all users of ionising and non-ionising radiation within the Medical Physics SEND network (south, east and north Devon).This includes quality assurance and acceptance testing of radiological equipment and the provision of a radiation protection service. This service provides advice and develops processes and procedures to ensure the Trust’s compliance with all relevant legislation.Provide clinical technical services to maintain and enhance the medical physics services to both NHS and commercial customers concerned with the safe use of ionising and non-ionising radiation. This includes: Undertaking equipment testing (QA) on complex systems & provision of technical support.Undertaking radioisotope stock control & manage records.Administration of the personal dosimetry service & provision of technical support.Co-ordinating the environmental monitoring programmeUndertaking and administrating calibration of complex radiation measurement equipment.Carrying out audits of safe working practicesCarrying out radiation protection tasks including contamination monitoring and radioactive waste disposalProvide basic radiation protection trainingSupervise and/or train staff/students/trainees within scope of practice.Why Work With UsThe post holder is required to deal effectively with staff of all levels throughout the Trust as and when they encounter on a day-to-day basis. In addition, the post holder will deal with external engineers, external organisations and the public. This will include verbal, written and electronic media.Of Particular Importance Are Working Relationships WithClinical Scientists Radiographers Clinical TechnologistsEngineersPrivate customers e.g. vets and dentistsTraineesFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Rowlandson Job title: Head of Clinical and Radiation Physics Email address: m.rowlandson@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 655375