Clinical Technologist

Transformation Unit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield is inviting applications for a Clinical Technologist (NHS AfC Band 4/5). The post supports Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology QA and technical support across multiple sites within South Yorkshire and beyond.

The role requires delivering high-quality Radiation Protection and QA services, managing records, calibrations, and working with a multidisciplinary Radiology Physics Group.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physics or an equivalent scientific qualification.
• IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology or Band 5 qualification.
• 3 Science A levels (2 A levels if degree held).
• Eligible for admission to the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (Band 5).
• Foundation degree or BSc in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for high-quality radiation protection across x-ray units, radioactive materials, and non-ionising radiations.
• Record and report on x-ray QA surveys using Section spreadsheets/databases.
• Perform complex measurements and calibrations in Diagnostic Radiology QA across Trusts and external sites.
• Maintain records and report non-conformances to senior staff.
• Assist calibration of diagnostic QA viewing monitors and participate in cross-calibration of x-ray test equipment.
• Assist with unsealed radiation protection services including environmental monitoring and radon surveys.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Numeracy

Education

BSc Physics or related

IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology

3 Science A levels

Voluntary Register eligibility

Foundation degree/BSc

Job description

Main area Clinical Technologist Grade NHS AfC: Band 4/5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 190-2033-DIR

Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Town Sheffield Salary Dependant on meeting band 5 essential criteria Closing 12/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/10/2026

Clinical Technologist

NHS AfC: Band 4/5

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

Applications for this post are invited from Clinical Technologists with an appetite to address the challenges of service growth and improvement, underpinned by experience in Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology and Quality Assurance.

As a member of the Radiology Physics Group the post holder will take an active role within the Clinical Technologist workforce of the Section and be part of Diagnostic Radiology Sub-group enabling delivery of high quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance and technical support services to Radiology and Nuclear Medicine departments within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other NHS and commercial organisations within South Yorkshire and beyond.

The focus of this post is to support the delivery of efficient, high-quality Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance across multiple modalities.

We require applicants who can rise to the challenge of delivering routine and ad hoc, complex multisite/multi-customer services.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 4 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 5.

Main duties of the job

To provide technical support to scientific staff in the provision of a high-quality radiation protection service to users of x-ray units, radioactive materials and non-ionising radiations, extending over a comprehensive range of services, in both hospital environments and to external clients.

To use the Section spreadsheets and databases to record and report on x-ray QA surveys.

Perform complex technical measurements and calibrations as part of Diagnostic Radiology QA services to all Trusts and other establishments, consistent with documented procedures and in full compliance with relevant health and safety guidelines.

To follow Section procedures, maintain appropriate records and to report any non-conformances to senior members of the section.

To participate in the calibration of diagnostic QA viewing monitors to set protocols.

To participate where appropriate with the section cross calibration service on a range of x-ray test equipment.

To assist when needed with the technical aspects of the unsealed radiation protection services including environmental monitoring service, monitor calibrations, and radon surveys.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Physics or a related scientific discipline or other relevant qualification or IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology (Band 5)
• 3 Science based A levels or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ level 3. 2 A levels if additionally hold a degree (Band 4)
• Eligible for admission to the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (Band 5)
• Foundation degree, BSc in a relevant subject (Band 4)

Experience

• Experience of Diagnostic Radiology QA and radiation protection. (Band 5)
• Previous work experience in a technical and/or healthcare setting (Band 4)
• Experience of unsealed sources radiation protection. (Band 5)
• Experience in a technical role (Band 4)

Personal Qualities

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. (Band 4&5)
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills. (Band 4&5)
• Good analytical and problem solving skills (Band 4&5)
• Good standard of numeracy, literacy. Able to write reports (Band 4&5)
• Good time / workload management skills. (Band 4&5)
• Ability to work effectively within a team atmosphere and the ability to remain calm and objective under stressful situations (Band 4&5)
• Driving licence and access to car. (Band 5)
• Ability to devise and implement practical innovative solutions to technical problems (Band 4&5)
• Driving licence and access to car (Band 4)

Skills

• Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites. (Band 4&5)

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.