Clinical Technologist (Radiation Physics)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a self-motivated clinical technologist to join the Radiation Physics team. The role focuses on radiation protection services including personal dosimetry, environmental monitoring, and equipment calibration. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Physics and knowledge of healthcare radiation protection. Training available if needed. This full-time position promotes collaboration and high standards in medical physics.

Qualifications

• HND or BSc (Hons) degree in Physics or a Physics-related subject.
• Experience with personal dosimetry service is a plus.
• Understanding of radiation protection in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to radiation protection services focusing on personal dosimetry.
• Collaborate to ensure quality and safety in medical physics.
• Work with various departments and external customers in London.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation protection

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Education

HND or BSc (Hons) in Physics

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity in the Radiation Physics team of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering at UCLH Trust. We are looking for a self-motivated clinical technologist to contribute to the radiation protection services, including the personal dosimetry service, environmental monitoring, x-ray and ultrasound QC and monitor calibration services. Training will be provided if required for those with limited experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the radiation protection services, with a focus on the personal dosimetry service, environmental monitoring, and QC and calibration activities for x-ray and ultrasound equipment.
• Work across all departments and sites within UCLH and with a broad range of external customers in and around London.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and service delivery in medical physics.

Qualifications

• HND or BSc (Hons) degree in Physics or a Physics-related subject.
• Previous experience of working with a personal dosimetry service is advantageous; training will be provided if required.
• Knowledge or understanding of radiation protection in healthcare; understanding of other physics services such as Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy.

Team and role details

The post is a full-time position working alongside a team of 14 clinical scientists and 1 other technologist.

About UCLH

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH provides academically led acute and specialist services and supports world-class education and research. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, with targets for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Contact for details / informal visits

Name: Julie Robinson
Job title: Cons Clinical Scientist Head of Radiation Physics
Email: [e-mail]