Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is seeking a Clinical Technologist for the Radiological Imaging and Protection Service.

Post: Clinical Technologist - Radiological Imaging & Protection Service
Location: Regional Medical Physics Service, Forster Green Hospital
Band: Band 6
Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary/Main Purpose
To be a member of a team of scientific and technical staff providing comprehensive ionising radiation protection services to HSC and other organisations in N. Ireland.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake quality assurance and radiation protection surveys of the full range of installations and equipment involved with the production of ionising radiation both in NHS and non-NHS establishments in compliance with national guidance and standards.
• Assist in the provision of patient dosimetry services for diagnostic x-ray examinations.
• Undertake testing and calibration of portable and installed radiation monitoring instruments.
• Undertake leak testing of sealed radioactive sources at locations throughout Northern Ireland.
• Undertake analysis of radioactive samples.
• Undertake testing and calibration of equipment used in the Ionising Radiation Group.
• Report on surveys, calibration and testing in collaboration with clinical scientific and technical staff and ensure that up to date records are maintained for statistical purposes.
• Prepare standard operating protocols for the work of the Ionising Radiation Group in conjunction with clinical scientific and technical staff.
• Provide technical support in the laboratory environment.
• Undertake routine procedures without direct supervision both at base and at other sites.
• Assist in development work in support of clinical scientific and technical staff.
• Assist with all services provided by the service as required.
• Attend and take part in training courses as required and keep up to date with relevant aspects of the work of the Service.
• Assist with the provision of teaching and training of other staff, including less experienced staff.
• Be fully conversant with Ionising Radiations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018.
• Organise own schedule of routine survey work to comply with Radiological Imaging and Protection Service contracts with the NHS.
• Act as an operator as defined under the IR(ME)R regulations.
• Assist with and participate in any quality management system adopted by the service.
• Participate in relevant training and CPD activities designed to maintain registration with the voluntary register of clinical technologists.

General Duties

• Liaise with other staff and disciplines as required for the effective provision of ionising radiation services.
• Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Legislation.
• Undertake other duties to maintain existing services or develop new services.
• Participate in the Trust's staff review process.
• Comply with the Data Protection Act, respecting client rights to confidentiality.
• Support the Trust in complying with its obligations under relevant legislation.

Person Specification Highlights
Essential: A relevant degree (e.g. Physics, Radiography) or other appropriate subject, OR a Royal College of Radiographers diploma, OR a diploma/HND in a relevant science discipline with one year relevant experience. Minimum of three years demonstrable experience in QA and radiation protection surveys or testing and calibration of radiation monitoring equipment, OR successful completion of a relevant training programme in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection physics. Current driving licence and access to a car. Good PC skills.

Desirable: Membership of a relevant professional register.

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This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Applicants with a disability who require support should contact the relevant person in the organisation.