Medical Physics Technologist

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran in Scotland is seeking a Medical Physics Technologist (Renal) based at University Hospital Crosshouse on a permanent contract, 36 hours per week. A UK driving licence is essential.

You will join a dedicated renal technical services team providing equipment management, safety checks, installation, calibration and upgrades of renal dialysis and related electro-medical devices across hospital and community settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Knowledge of practical electronics, engineering, IT principles and physics fundamentals.
• Registration with the Register for Clinical Technologists (RCT) is desirable, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety checks, acceptance testing, installation and commissioning.
• Provide repair, maintenance, calibration and upgrades of renal dialysis and related electro-medical equipment.
• Work across the hospital and community locations within Ayrshire and Arran.

Skills

Electronics

Engineering

IT principles

Physics

Education

Degree in appropriate discipline

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Physics Technologist - Renal based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours

36 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

You will join a dedicated team of technical staff providing a medical equipment management service to healthcare establishments within NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Duties include safety checks, acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, repair, maintenance, calibration and upgrade of Renal Dialysis and associated electro-medical equipment within the hospital and also in other locations throughout Ayrshire, including the community (patient home).

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

A degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent qualifications/experience is essential. Knowledge and experience of practical electronics, engineering, IT principles and physics fundamentals is required.

Registration with the Register for Clinical Technologists (RCT) held by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is desirable, although not essential.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Michael Ramsay, Renal Technical Services Manager on 01563 827495 or email at [e-mail].

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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