Clinical Technologist in Non-Ionising Radiation Imaging

Overview

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.

• Assist in the delivery of ultrasound, laser, blue-light, UV therapies, and MR services within multiple hospital sites and external NHS bodies and private hospitals.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the quality assurance programme for non-ionising radiation services across diverse clinical applications.
• Support teaching and training programmes and participate in research and development activities as appropriate.
• Provide scientific quality assurance support to clinical services and external bodies contracted to the Radiation Protection Department.
• Contribute to service development projects and teaching activities within the Trust.
• Apply knowledge of the scientific, technical, and safety aspects of non-ionising radiation physics, primarily ultrasound, to clinical applications.
• Work with independence to develop scientific and technical solutions to meet evolving requirements of the NIR service.

• Knowledge and understanding of medical ultrasound and non-ionising radiation physics, with experience applicable to diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound and related modalities.
• Ability to act independently to develop scientific and technical solutions for a dynamic NIR service.
• Desirable knowledge of other non-ionising modalities (MRI, lasers, phototherapy) and willingness to engage with these areas as needed.
• Strong communication and teaching capabilities; ability to contribute to training and service development.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. For informal visits contact:
Name:
Dr Roman Wesolowski, Head of Non-ionising Radiation Section, Email: roman.weso, Telephone: . Dr Roman Wesolowski (Head of Non-Ionising Radiation Section) / roman.weso Dr John Crossman (Head of Radiation Protection)  / john.cr