Job overview

Radiology Physics provides specialist clinical and non-clinical scientific and technical services in diagnostic radiology physics and the ionising radiation protection of patients, staff and the general public to the Trust and to client health care organisations throughout the region.

Applications are invited for this full time post in Radiology Physics.  Suitable candidates will have membership of the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists, or an appropriate HCPC registration.

The successful candidate will join a team of Clinical Scientists and Technicians led by a Consultant Clinical Scientist.  The post holder would be involved in our diagnostic x-ray quality assurance programme and support radiation protection across x-ray, nuclear medicine, and external beam radiotherapy. The role will also involve assisting with the personal dosimetry programme, environmental monitoring and radiation risk assessments.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will primarily carry out Quality Assurance tests on x-ray equipment, analyse the results and produce a written report. In this respect the holder is required to follow Departmental procedures and protocols but is managed, not supervised. This work will need to be carried out independently or sometimes as working as part of a team.

The post holder will also take part in the other activities of the department: Carrying out other tests and measurements in both diagnostic x-ray physics and radiation protection; preparation of survey reports; support the administration of the personal dosimetry program; assist with the booking of equipment and environmental surveys; support staff training; and support the quality management system.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. PPathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.