Radiation Protection Technician

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated radiation protection technician to support compliance with radiation safety legislation. The role involves conducting X-ray equipment checks, audits, and collaborating with the radiation protection team. Candidates should have a strong background in science and technical equipment. A full clean driving license is required and a Trust vehicle is available.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English, and a Science subject required.
• A-level in a science or engineering based subject is essential.
• Experience with technical or X-ray equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine equipment surveys on X-ray equipment.
• Investigate faults on equipment to inform maintenance.
• Assist in commissioning and routine equipment surveys.

Skills

Experience with X-ray equipment

Facility with technical equipment

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English, and a Science subject

A-level in a science or engineering based subject

Job description

Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS). Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with partners including Healthwatch organisations, voluntary and community sectors, and local authorities and universities.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a radiation protection technician. The department provides Radiation Protection, Medical Physics and Radiology Physics services to the MSE Trusts across Essex (including Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals) and some private sites. The role involves supporting departments using X-rays to achieve compliance with Radiation Safety legislation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R17) and maintaining good radiation safety practice. The position primarily carries out X-ray equipment checks (including quality assurance assessments and optimisation) and also involves patient radiation dose assessments; audits under relevant legislation; provision and updating of Local Rules; and running training courses.

You will be expected to deliver quality control tests on a range of X-ray equipment at multiple sites. A full clean driving licence is required and use of a car is preferred, though a Trust vehicle is available.

Main duties of the job

1. Perform routine equipment surveys on a range of patient critical X-ray and ancillary equipment requiring high precision measurements.
2. Investigate faults found, either at the survey or reported by the user, to inform maintenance engineers.
3. Assist in the performance of commissioning, acceptance and routine equipment surveys on complex, patient critical, X-ray equipment.
4. Analyse data gathered on radiation safety and quality assurance surveys and prepare reports with recommendations for correction or improvement.
5. In conjunction with a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA), perform Critical Examinations on new installations as required.
6. Carry out routine intercomparisons/calibrations of X-ray quality assurance equipment.
7. Collaborate in the maintenance and development of procedures and work instructions related to the post-holder's area of work.
8. Assist in providing technical support, referring complex problems to a senior member of the scientific team, as appropriate.
9. Keep relevant scientific and technical records of work performed.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences to become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide support to the radiation protection team and the MSE in terms of a radiation protection technician. The duties vary as the work of the department is quite varied. Experience of working with X-rays or similar is highly beneficial. Radiographers are welcome to apply, but please note this is not a radiographer role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Has GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science based subject

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Has an A level in a science or engineering based subject

Experience

Essential criteria

• Achieved 3 A levels

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with technical equipment
• Experience of working with X-ray equipment
• Degree in relevant subject

Please be aware
as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note
The selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. The use of AI in applications is monitored, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• MSE Radiation Protection Technician band 5 (PDF, 752.3KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• AFC Pay Poster 25/26 (PDF, 32.3KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)
• Applicant MS Teams Checklist (PDF, 560.5KB)
• Trust marketing brochure (PDF, 2.1MB)
• General Statements - AFC - V5.1 (PDF, 424.6KB)