Clinical Technologist

Are you someone who has a science degree, or equivalent, and are interested in using science for healthcare? We are looking to recruit a Clinical Technologist within our Radiation Physics department.

We are a small team who provide expert scientific and technical support to users of medical imaging within the beautiful setting of North Wales. Our role is to ensure that radiological imaging equipment is optimised and safe to use in hospitals and dental clinics in a large variety of geographic locations all across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, (BCUHB), The post-holder will be required to carry out surveys of medical diagnostic radiology equipment across a range of both clinical and geographic locations. Examples of the medical equipment tested include general radiographic equipment, both digital and computed radiography, mobile fluoroscopic and dental machines. Surveys will be conducted both independently and working with other members of the Radiation Physics Section. We will provide you with practical in-house training. Due to the requirement of transporting heavy test equipment to surveys across BCUHB, a current UK valid driving licence is essential (please confirm within application) and access to a car would be advantageous.

The duties include:

Scheduling and performing tests.

Driving across a wide range of geographical locations

Analysis of results.

Creating reports with the use of MS Office applications (most frequently Word & Excel).

Performing practical tasks that support the delivery of the staff dose monitoring programme.

Participating in environmental shielding checks of radiation facilities.

Enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated with high standards of safety and accountability.

Able to work under pressure.

A good communicator with the ability to be flexible in your work.

Confident to work alone and contribute when part of the team.

Proficient /skilful in using Excel and Microsoft word.

Confident in your approach to learning new technology

Physically capable of manoeuvring heavy and delicate equipment and travelling between sites in a timely manner. For this reason, it is essential the post holder has a full driving licence valid in the UK (please confirm within application)., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental Health Board Overview Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.

Please note that this role does not meet the Government's criteria of a 'skilled profession'. As such, we would not be able to offer visa sponsorship to any successful candidates.