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Salary Key Responsibilities To initially shadow and assist (carry out independently before the end of apprenticeship) routine quality assurance and Radiation Protection checks on diagnostic imaging equipment and to monitor the outcome in order to maintain and improve standards. To initially shadow and assist (carry out independently before the end of apprenticeship) patient dosimetry in order to monitor radiation exposure and assist in radiation dose reduction procedures. Shadow and assist in calibration of radiation measurement instrumentation. Shadow and assist in the development of quality assurance and Radiation Protection procedures.
To shadow and assist in the maintenance of computerised records, as may be required in completion of the work detailed above, and to prepare regular reports for quality audit purposes. To undertake any training in the field of quality assurance that may be required to meet the needs of the service. To understand fully and adhere to the Local Rules, current legislation and any other safety measures as required. Audit facilities using all forms of ionising and non-ionising radiation for compliance with current legislation.
Shadow and assist in measuring the effectiveness of shielding and protection in new and existing radiation facilities. Shadow and assist in assessing staff and patient protection devices. To contribute as required towards the training of other staff. To travel and work at other hospital sites and work outside normal office hours to gain access to equipment as required.
The post will involve working mainly in both Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering and Radiology Departments but not exclusively. To undertake any other duties, appropriate to the grade that may be required by the Head of Medical Devices. Participate in education and training programmes when appropriate and ensure accurate records are kept of your Apprenticeship Programme. The post holder will work towards either the completion of the IPEM diploma in clinical technology specialising in radiation physics or an equivalent specific honours degree e.g., Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics technology): Radiation Safety Physics, with 20% of their contracted hours being assigned to the completion of this.
Once achieved the post holder will be expected to achieve registration as a clinical technologist if employed on a permanent basis. The post holder will assist the Trust Radiation Protection Advisors in ensuring staff, patient and public radiation exposures are kept As Low As Reasonably Achievable, and that Radiographic Equipment performance is maintained at a satisfactory level. This is achieved by providing a comprehensive Quality Assurance and Radiation Protection Service to ionising and non-ionising radiation users. The job description may be reviewed periodically in light of developing work requirements.
