Clinical Technologist in Non-Ionising Radiation Imaging

Clinical Technologist in Non-Ionising Radiation Imaging

This is a new and exciting opportunity at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, within the expanding Radiation Protection department, supporting a wide variety of non-ionising radiation modalities with an emphasis on ultrasound.

We are looking for somebody with knowledge and understanding of medical ultrasound who can help to deliver and develop our quality assurance programme covering a wide range of clinical applications over multiple departments and sites, including both NHS and private hospitals. There are also opportunities to support teaching and training programmes and to get involved with research and development activities.

Additional knowledge of other areas of non-ionising radiations would be desirable, as the service supports MRI, lasers and phototherapy services and there is potential for the post holder to become involved with any or all of these areas.

You will join a well-established and supportive team of Clinical Scientists in the radiation protection team that support the provision of both ionising and non-ionising modalities.

The Radiation Protection Section sits within the growing Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Your role will be assisting in the delivery of ultrasound, laser, blue-light, UV therapies, and MR services within two large NHS district general hospital, two community hospitals, and various smaller establishments including 5 private hospitals and a community dental service.

The main purpose of this post is to provide Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) Physics support for diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound services. The ability to support MR, UV and blue light phototherapy and lasers is also be desirable.

The post holder will provide scientific quality assurance support to clinical services in the Trust and a range of external NHS bodies and private hospitals to which the Radiation Protection Department is contracted. There will also be opportunities to contribute to teaching and service development projects.

The post requires knowledge of the scientific, technical, and safety aspects of non-ionising radiation (NIR) physics, primarily ultrasound and its clinical applications.

The post holder must be able to act on independently to develop scientific and technical solutions to meet the diverse requirements of a constantly evolving specialist NIR service.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Com passionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

• Already a B5 or B6 clinical technologist
• Substantial experience in ultrasound
• Experienced in other NIR modalities

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.