Clinical Scientist - Radiology & Radiation Protection (XR07)
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 3EX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-ONC-0544 |
Summary
To participate in the Sections work in the field of diagnostic radiology by: Carrying out physics quality assurance and radiation safety tests on the full range of diagnostic x-ray equipment, including CT and mammography equipment and preparing reports on the results. Initiating, performing, analysing and reporting upon surveys of patient doses from the full range of X-ray examinations. Assisting in the development of the Sections quality system. Organisation of the QA programme for the full range of imaging modalities (i.e CT scanners) Assist in the optimisation of x-ray equipment and techniques under the supervision of the Trusts Medical Physics Expert Assist in the performance of radiation shielding specifications and critical examinations on x-ray equipment under the guidance of the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisers. Investigating problems related to quality assurance in diagnostic radiology including Radiographers QA tests, Performing calculations of radiation doses received by patients and staff as a result of radiation incidents Ability to identify and initiate research and innovation projects in radiological physics and radiation protection under the guidance of the Trusts RPAs and MPEs. Participates in the Sections Teaching and Training programme Specialist knowledge of x-ray quality assurance techniques and associated standards across a wide range of x-ray equipment including CT, Interventional Fluoroscopy and Digital systems Specialist knowledge of the hazards associated with ionising radiation in diagnostic radiology and effective means of protection for patients and staff In-depth knowledge of the adaptation and manipulation of database packages, spread sheets, word processing packages and more specialised IT packages used within the quality assurance field. Understanding of anatomy and physiology in order to communicate effectively with clinical staff. Understanding of the need to optimise the use of radiation and techniques for doing so in diagnostic radiology Knowledge of new clinical techniques in diagnostic radiology and the effect on customers needs. Appreciates biohazards when testing equipment in the clinical setting. Appreciates of radiation, mechanical and electrical hazards when testing equipment in the clinical setting.