Senior Clinical Technologist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, methodical Healthcare Science Practitioner with problem solving skills to join our x-ray equipment evaluation team. The successful applicant will join a growing team of 33 scientists, technologists and administrators – providing equipment quality assurance and scientific support to NHS radiology departments in the North West of England. Applicants should be patient focused and flexible to change where quality can be improved.Candidates should have scientific and interpersonal skills. Proactive team working is essential as well as the ability to work independently. A radiographer or engineer with relevant experience in the field of Diagnostic Radiology / Radiation Protection may be suitable for this post.We welcome external applicants and would encourage you to get in touch if you would like to informally discuss your suitability for the post. See the essential and desirable criteria for more. Additional information about the group can be found via The Christie website at https://www.christie.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/services/christie-medical-physics-and-engineering/diagnostic-radiology-and-radiation-protection

Main duties of the job

Duties will involve performance testing on a wide variety of diagnostic X-ray equipment, e.g. mammography, dental, angiography and CT, and radiation protection surveys of diagnostic radiology installations. We are extra keen for those with mammography QA skills but it’s not essential. At this level, independent commissioning of equipment is expected as well as routine level B (physics) QA testing. A working understanding of x-ray equipment, radiation instrumentation (such as dosemeters) and the relevant UK ionising radiation regulations and guidance/standards will be expected.Teaching and supervision of less experienced staff is a continuous activity at this level and participation in driving your profession forward will be expected. Communication skills are essential to work with healthcare providers in clinical settings (such as radiographers) and within CMPE to support other technologists and scientists.Applicants should be registered with the RCT as a Clinical Technologist, the HCPC as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (or eligible for these registrations), or with HCPC as a Radiographer and have experience in the use of a wide range of X-ray imaging equipment. Candidates without registration or sufficient training may be appointed at Band 5 until competent however they must have relevant experience already.A current UK driving license is essential as frequent travel (2-3 days a week) is necessary in this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree in STEM subject or Diagnostic Radiography degree (or equivalent)
• oRegistration with Register of Clinical Technologists, or HCPC as radiographer (or equivalent)

Desirable

• oRegistration in Diagnostic Radiology / Rad. Prot. field

Experience

Essential

• oOperation of diagnostic X-ray equipment across a range of modalities (independently)
• oQA of rad/CR/DR equipment
• oQA of fluoroscopy equipment
• oQA of dental equipment
• oAssisting with non-routine QA of diagnostic X-ray equipment
• oWriting equipment performance reports for QA visits
• oPerforming investigations into DX X-ray equipment performance issues
• oSupervision/training of staff

Desirable

• oQA of mammography equipment
• oQA of CT equipment
• oLeading non-routine QA of diagnostic X-ray equipment
• oRP tasks (see notes in JD)
• oCalibration of dosemeters
• oProviding training or advice for Level A (radiographer) QA
• oInvolvement in development/improvement of QA test protocols

Skills

Essential

• oHigh level of literacy and numeracy
• oAbility to operate complex imaging equipment
• oAbility to operate radiation instruments/dosemeters
• oProficient in using Microsoft Office, scientific software and word processing to analyse data and produce reports
• oAbility to problem solve/fault find/investigate issues
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team
• oAbility to analyse complex scientific data and clearly communicate findings/recommendations
• oAbility to apply health & safety and risk management principles to practical scenarios
• oAbility to handle challenging situations with professionalism

Desirable

• oAdvanced Excel skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oWorking knowledge of appropriate UK radiation legislation and practical radiation safety principles
• oKnowledge of radiation physics and a wide range of diagnostic X-ray equipment (including CT, angiography and mammography)
• oWorking knowledge of radiation instrumentation and test objects
• oWorking knowledge of recommended standards of X-ray equipment
• oKnowledge of X-ray equipment life cycle and stages of QA

Desirable

• oBasic knowledge of quality systems
• oBasic knowledge/awareness of emerging techniques/modalities in diagnostic radiology

Values

Essential

• oAbility to demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours including respect towards others at all times.
• oPatient focused
• oCommitment to reflective practice and CPD
• oAdherence to RCT code of conduct

Other

Essential

• oValid driving licence for a manual car
• oWilling to work flexibly in line with service needs (see notes below Person Spec on JD)
• oPhysically able to lift heavy measuring equipment (up to 15 kg)
• oEnthusiasm, integrity and commitment to this role

Closing Date: 3 November 2026