Job summary
- Main area
- Radiation Safety
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6846
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Technologist (Radiation Physics)
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Radiation Physics team of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering at UCLH Trust. We are looking for a self-motivated clinical technologist to make a major contribution to the radiation protection services provided by the department, and particularly the personal dosimetry service, environmental monitoring, xray and ultrasound QC and monitor calibration services. Previous experience of working with a personal dosimetry service would be advantageous, but training will be provided if required.
Applications will be accepted from individuals who have an HND or BSc (Hons) degree in Physics or a Physics related subject.
The post is a full-time position working alongside a team of 14 clinical scientists and 1 other technologist.
The role requires knowledge or an understanding of radiation protection in healthcare. The role also requires an understanding of other physics services such as Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team providing medical physics services you will work across all departments and sites within UCLH and cover a broad range of external customers in and around London.
We are committed toyour professional growth, including the development of leadership skills and the acquisition of new knowledge to be able to thrive at UCLH.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with departments utilising radiation and engage with a diverse portfolio of external clients across London.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide acute and specialist services across eight sites:
· 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 specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a recently expanded team which includes 11 clinical scientists, one other technologist and two ‘in-service’ clinical scientist STP trainees. Radiation Physics are a motivated, enthusiastic and friendly team who are working hard to gain competency in a wide range of subject areas. We currently have three RPAs, two RWAs, 8 MPEs and three LPAs and are well placed to develop staff to achieve their best and develop their own careers.
Radiation Physics is part of the Medical Physics Department which can be found in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing at UCLH. Radiation Physics is opposite the UCLH Grafton Way Building which houses one of two NHS Proton Beam Therapy Treatment Centres in the UK.
UCLH is located in central London with easy access to the West End and major transport hubs.
The nearest train stations are Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross with a range of underground stations including Euston Square, Warren Street and Euston.
Agenda for Change conditions apply.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • HND or equivalent in Engineering or Physical Science
Desirable criteria
- • Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours Degree in Physics or physics related subject.
- • Masters degree in physics or physics related subject
- • Registration as Clinical Technologist or Member of IPEM / SRP / BIR
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Practical experience in radiation protection, ultrasound or diagnostic radiology
Desirable criteria
- • Specialised knowledge of contamination monitoring equipment
- • Broad knowledge of medical imaging device operation and QA testing protocols.
Key Skills-physical & emotional effort, working conditions and physical skills
Essential criteria
- • Highly developed physical skills including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for fine adjustment of life critical settings
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Robinson
- Job title
- Cons Clinical Scientist Head of Radiation Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
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