Clinical Technologist

Integrated Care System; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Technologist to join their Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety team. The role involves performing diagnostics and safety checks on radiology equipment across the North East, contributing to quality assurance programs and the training of staff. Applicants should have a relevant degree and a valid UK driving license, with the opportunity for further development in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Experience of working with imaging equipment.
• Experience working with databases and relevant safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out measurements on diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Prepare reports on equipment performance and safety.
• Contribute to training of junior technologists and STP trainees.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Team-working skills

Ability to provide accurate reports

Education

Degree or equivalent training in relevant subject

Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent knowledge & experience

On Register of Clinical Technologists

Tools

IT Software packages

Imaging or radiation measuring equipment

Databases & spreadsheets

Job description

Go back The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Technologist

The closing date is 22 July 2025

The Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety unit of the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering directorate is seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic clinical technologist with knowledge and experience in diagnostic radiology to join our expanding team of Clinical Scientists and Technologists.

You will work within one of the largest regional Medical Physics services in the UK, where you will play a major role in the delivery of our quality assurance programme of diagnostic X-ray imaging equipment to a number of NHS Trusts and private customers across the north of England. Around 700 pieces of equipment are tested by the Diagnostic Radiology QA (DRQA) service annually.

As part of our large and friendly team you will be supported to further develop your skills and interests and have the opportunity to participate in relevant research related activities of the department.

• Interview Date Friday 08 August 2025
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will carry out measurements on a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment in radiology departments, health centres, primary care centres and community diagnostic centres located across the North East of England and Cumbria and prepare reports on equipment performance and safety for clinical users. They will assist with workload planning and the provision of information on service activity and contribute more generally with the development of the DRQA service. They will also contribute to the training and development of new or junior technologists, STP trainees and other staff as appropriate.

Applicants should have a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent training. As well as experience of operating imaging and radiation measuring equipment, experience of carrying out scientific measurements and the analysis of data. Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines is desirable.

As the post requires frequent travel to other hospitals in the region, a current UK driving licence and a willingness to drive is essential.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• Providing technical aspects of imaging physics and radiation safety services regionally, based at Freeman Hospital
• Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
• Involvement in research and development projects

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Degree or equivalent training in relevant subject
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent knowledge & experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• On Register of Clinical Technologists

Knowledge & Experience

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the area of work
• Basic knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
• Specialist knowledge of medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
• Knowledge of IT Software packages
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working with imaging or radiation measuring equipment
• Experience of working with databases & spreadsheets
• Knowledge of relevant safety legislation and guidelines appropriate to working area
• Knowledge of relevant Quality Assurance and calibration procedures
• Experience of relevant service area

Skills & Abilities

• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently
• Ability to provide accurate oral and written reports

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust