Senior Clinical Technologist, Diagnostic Radiology Physics

• Independently undertake equipment performance and radiation protection surveys, alone or with a colleague, following clearly defined operating procedures in line with the quality management system. This will involve accurate positioning and methodical use of test objects. This will cover the full range of X-ray imaging equipment. It includes:a. Commissioning of new equipmentb. Routine quality control on existing installations o Investigation of faults on existing installationsc. Calibration of patient dose measuring equipmentd. Checking the radiation protection of the installation • Analyse the results of equipment performance measurements and write reports detailing the findings and recommending any action required • Maintain accurate records using Excel and Access, e.g. results from testing, details of equipment • Calibrating x-ray dose measuring equipment • To carry out the function testing of equipment used in the quality control of diagnostic x-ray equipment and in ionising radiation protection. • To carry out, under supervision, the assessment of patient doses in diagnostic radiology. • To carry out, under supervision, the measurement of environmental radiation doses and activities. • To support the training of all types of staff, in the field of diagnostic radiological physics and ionising radiation protection, in small groups. • To supervise less experienced staff members in respect to undertaking equipment QA or radiation protection surveys as part of their training. • To provide, under supervision, support to managers and staff, throughout all the organisations served, in the areas of diagnostic radiology quality assurance and ionising radiation protection; and to comment on proposed changes to related procedures. • To assist with radiation protection surveys and risk assessments in:a) all areas related to the diagnostic use of x-rays;b) all areas of radiotherapy; • To assist with the administration of the personal dosimetry program. • To assist with the booking of equipment QA tests and surveys. • To take part in the evaluation of new diagnostic x-ray and radiation measurement equipment. • Collaborate with other members of the department group in the improvement and development of test protocols. • Proactively share learning within the team and take part in meetings attended • Follow the appropriate key work instructions, risk assessments and systems of work and ensure direct supervision of those you are responsible for until they are competent. • To keep up to date in relevant areas of diagnostic radiological physics and radiation protection • To maintain professional registration. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities • Independently undertake equipment performance and radiation protection surveys, alone or with a colleague, following clearly defined operating procedures in line with the quality management system. This will involve accurate positioning and methodical use of test objects. This will cover the full range of X-ray imaging equipment. It includes:a. Commissioning of new equipmentb. Routine quality control on existing installations o Investigation of faults on existing installationsc. Calibration of patient dose measuring equipmentd. Checking the radiation protection of the installation • Analyse the results of equipment performance measurements and write reports detailing the findings and recommending any action required • Maintain accurate records using Excel and Access, e.g. results from testing, details of equipment • Calibrating x-ray dose measuring equipment • To carry out the function testing of equipment used in the quality control of diagnostic x-ray equipment and in ionising radiation protection. • To carry out, under supervision, the assessment of patient doses in diagnostic radiology. • To carry out, under supervision, the measurement of environmental radiation doses and activities. • To support the training of all types of staff, in the field of diagnostic radiological physics and ionising radiation protection, in small groups. • To supervise less experienced staff members in respect to undertaking equipment QA or radiation protection surveys as part of their training. • To provide, under supervision, support to managers and staff, throughout all the organisations served, in the areas of diagnostic radiology quality assurance and ionising radiation protection; and to comment on proposed changes to related procedures. • To assist with radiation protection surveys and risk assessments in:a) all areas related to the diagnostic use of x-rays;b) all areas of radiotherapy; • To assist with the administration of the personal dosimetry program. • To assist with the booking of equipment QA tests and surveys. • To take part in the evaluation of new diagnostic x-ray and radiation measurement equipment. • Collaborate with other members of the department group in the improvement and development of test protocols. • Proactively share learning within the team and take part in meetings attended • Follow the appropriate key work instructions, risk assessments and systems of work and ensure direct supervision of those you are responsible for until they are competent. • To keep up to date in relevant areas of diagnostic radiological physics and radiation protection • To maintain professional registration. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.