Radiology Physics provides 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.
The group provide scientific support and advice wherever ionising radiation is used (mainly x-rays). Support is provided to Radiology departments, Breast Screening Programmes, dentists and vets both public and private organisations. The services provided include: quality assurance of radiological equipment, support for departments’ own QC procedures; radiation audits; teaching and training a variety of staff groups in radiation physics and Ionising Radiation Regulations; patient dose monitoring; personal dosimetry for staff working with ionising radiation and risk assessments.
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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.
To carry out quality assurance surveys on general plain x-ray equipment, dental x-ray equipment, mobile image intensifiers and medical image display devices.
To assist with quality assurance surveys on highly complex diagnostic imaging equipment such as fluoroscopy, CT, mammography and other complex x-ray equipment
To produce written reports of the routine quality assurance (QA) surveys, and to assist in producing reports on complex equipment. This involves the analysis and interpretation of the test results from the QC surveys. This may require further more complex tests / investigations if any problems are identified. Initially this analysis will be undertaken on site to advise users if equipment fails or is dangerous. More complex analysis is undertaken back at University Hospital, sometimes using bespoke software, and a formal report will be generated, along with any recommendations to the users. This report will need to communicate complex information to non-technical users, and also specific technical information to service engineers. The results should also be discussed with service users as required
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. P Pathway 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.
Deal with any technical queries from service users referring more complex problems to a senior member of the technical or scientific team.
To assist with the audit and assessment of patient doses in diagnostic radiology. This complex non-routine task involves collation of data and manipulation in spreadsheets to generate reference levels.
To assist with the arrangement of the annual calibration of test equipment and the cross calibration of radiation measurement equipment.
To assist with the measurement of environmental radiation doses and activities in all areas. This involves mostly non-routine activities as the radiation source, nature and environment vary tremendously.
To assist with radiation protection surveys and risk assessments in:
all areas related to the diagnostic use of x-rays;
all areas of radiotherapy;
all areas related to the use of unsealed radioactive sources.
To assist with the administration of the equipment survey programme (includes both ionising and non-ionising equipment). This involves booking surveys across the region, negotiating equipment availability with external staff and assigning staff availability.
To assist with other administrative duties of the group.
To assist with management of the personal radiation monitoring program. This includes issue and return of monitors, the generation of complex and detailed reports to highlight unusual or unexpected results, and participate in the initial investigation.
To assist with the investigation of the possible overexposure of staff.
To use x-ray equipment, radioactive sources and measurement equipment in a manner which is safe for: themselves, other staff, the general public and the equipment itself; and to leave such equipment in a state which is safe for: other staff, patients and the general public.
Undertake and provide support for Research and Development being undertaken within the service.
Keep relevant scientific and technical records of all work performed.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
