Clinical Technologist (Radiation Physics)

at  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Radiation Physics team of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering at UCLH Trust. This is a new post as part of our expanding team. We are looking for a self-motivated clinical technologist to make a major contribution to the radiation protection services provided by the department, and particularly the personal dosimetry service, environmental monitoring, xray and ultrasound QC and monitor calibration services. Previous experience of working with a personal dosimetry service would be advantageous, but training will be provided if required.
Applications will be accepted from individuals who have an HND or degree in Radiation Physics or equivalent.
The post is a full-time position working alongside a team of 11 clinical scientists and 1 other technologist.
The role requires knowledge of radiation protection in healthcare and academic research environments. The role also requires an understanding of other physics services such as Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy – for a fuller description please refer to the job description.
As a member of the team providing medical physics services you will work across all departments using radiation in the Trust, and with a broad range of external clients in and around London. The department has close links with UCL.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicin e
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-20242

Please refer the Job description for details