Clinical Technologist in Non-Ionising Radiation Imaging

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Technologist in the Radiation Protection department to support ultrasound and other non-ionising radiation services. The role requires knowledge of medical ultrasound and the ability to implement quality assurance programs. Candidates should have substantial experience in ultrasound and a background as a B5 or B6 clinical technologist. The position offers flexible working opportunities, a generous benefits package, and the chance to contribute to teaching and development within various healthcare settings.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

On-site nursery

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in ultrasound required.
• Knowledge of the scientific, technical, and safety aspects of NIR physics.
• Ability to support MR, UV, and blue light phototherapy and lasers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide NIR Physics support for diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound services.
• Support quality assurance in clinical services for NHS and private hospitals.
• Contribute to teaching and service development projects.

Skills

Knowledge of medical ultrasound

Experience in other NIR modalities

Ability to develop scientific and technical solutions

Education

B5 or B6 clinical technologist

Job description

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions. We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate. We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live. We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI-generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates’ chances of success. Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

This is a new and exciting opportunity at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, within the expanding Radiation Protection department, supporting a wide variety of non-ionising radiation modalities with an emphasis on ultrasound. We are looking for somebody with knowledge and understanding of medical ultrasound who can help to deliver and develop our quality assurance programme covering a wide range of clinical applications over multiple departments and sites, including both NHS and private hospitals. There are also opportunities to support teaching and training programmes and to get involved with research and development activities. Additional knowledge of other areas of non-ionising radiations would be desirable, as the service supports MRI, lasers and phototherapy services and there is potential for the post holder to become involved with any or all of these areas. You will join a well-established and supportive team of Clinical Scientists in the radiation protection team that support the provision of both ionising and non-ionising modalities. The Radiation Protection Section sits within the growing Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department at Royal Berkshire Hospital. Your role will be assisting in the delivery of ultrasound, laser, blue-light, UV therapies, and MR services within two large NHS district general hospital, two community hospitals, and various smaller establishments including 5 private hospitals and a community dental service.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this post is to provide Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) Physics support for diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound services. The ability to support MR, UV and blue light phototherapy and lasers is also desirable. The post holder will provide scientific quality assurance support to clinical services in the Trust and a range of external NHS bodies and private hospitals to which the Radiation Protection Department is contracted. There will also be opportunities to contribute to teaching and service development projects. The post requires knowledge of the scientific, technical, and safety aspects of non-ionising radiation (NIR) physics, primarily ultrasound and its clinical applications. The post holder must be able to act independently to develop scientific and technical solutions to meet the diverse requirements of a constantly evolving specialist NIR service.

Qualifications and experience

• Already a B5 or B6 clinical technologist
• Substantial experience in ultrasound
• Experienced in other NIR modalities

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

Appraisal and compliance

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail