Clinical Technologist
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT1 3NG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9344-26-0029 |
Summary
Carry out scientific quality control and performance assessments on a wide range of diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound imaging systems using associated test and measuring equipment. Radiological equipment includes digital imaging, computed tomography (CT), interventional and cardiac imaging, mammography and dental imaging. Carry out, (under supervision where applicable) commissioning, acceptance testing and critical examination of new X-ray and ultrasound equipment. Carry out and assess the performance of ultrasound scanners and provide training and advice on optimisation. To assist with equipment quality control and performance assessments on other non-ionising imaging equipment as required. 5 Provide written reports and advice to radiology managers, radiographers, radiologists and others. Liaise with manufacturers representatives where necessary. To assist in the provision of scientific advice to users of medical imaging equipment, within own scope of practice. To participate in the teaching of other groups of professionals, (e.g. non-medical referrers, practitioners, operators, RPSs) about issues relating to radiation safety. To assist with the personal dose monitoring service for all Trust staff occupationally exposed to ionising radiation and to review personal radiation monitoring results, maintaining close links with Radiation Protection Supervisors. Assist in the training of trainee physicists and technologists. If required, to act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for the work carried out within Medical Physics. To maintain safe working practices under the guidance of established protocols, Local Rules, regulations and professional guidelines. To develop and maintain computerised records, scientific spreadsheets, databases and inventories used by the section; assisting in their validation and full documentation as required by the departments Quality System. To participate in development of software analysis tools using Microsoft excel. To respond with the team, under supervision, to emergencies involving radiation. To work in an efficient, effective and timely manner and to be adaptable to change and comment on procedures or possible service developments. To assist in the management of test and measurement equipment. Maintain CPD in accordance with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or if not yet registered, complete a portfolio and undertake training to apply to be on the IPEM Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) within an agreed scope-of practice. To participate as required within the Team and wider Department to support the compliance with ISO9001:2015. To act as an internal auditor as part of an internal audit programme under ISO9001.