Radiological Physics Clinical Technologist (XR05)

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Radiological Physics Clinical Technologist to join its expanding team. The position is suitable for graduates or individuals looking to start their career in Medical Physics, as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include performing quality assurance checks on x-ray equipment, developing technical documentation, and training staff. This role includes travel across Yorkshire and involves the use of specialized testing equipment. Applications from suitable candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree in physics sciences or similar subject required.
• Registered clinical technologist in Radiation Physics scope is necessary.
• Experience recording and interpreting data from practical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance checks on x-ray equipment.
• Conduct routine quality assurance measurements on expensive equipment.
• Assist senior staff with commissioning tests on complex equipment.
• Support Radiology staff with evaluation of new medical equipment.
• Train new staff and trainees in the use of test equipment.

Skills

Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Able to work efficiently to specified priorities

Able to work flexibly and cope with a large and unpredictable workload

Able to travel independently using own transport

Able to handle and move heavy and bulky equipment

Education

Degree in physics sciences or similar subject

Registered clinical technologist (Radiation Physics scope)

Job description

Radiological Physics Clinical Technologist (XR05)

Wehave an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic individual to join our expandingsection and support the work of the Radiological Physics and RadiationProtection Service. While candidates with experience are welcomed, theposition would be ideal for a graduate or someone looking to start theircareer in Medical Physics. Full training will be provided to support theright candidate to become a Registered Clinical Technologist.

Expected ShortlistingDate

12/01/2026

Planned InterviewDate

13/02/2026

Main duties of the job

Youwill be responsible for performing quality assurance checks on x-rayequipment throughout the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and for ourexternal customers. Duties include routine x-ray quality assurance andinvestigations, as well as working both independently and alongsidecolleagues to perform acceptance tests, critical examinations and faultinvestigations. Additional duties include analysing patient dose data tosupport optimisation of exposures, performance testing and arranging externalcalibration of test equipment, development of spreadsheets and test protocolsand maintaining documentation relating to our Quality Management System.Frequent travel across Yorkshire is required and you should have your ownmeans of transport.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in theUK. The Radiological Physics & Radiation Protection Service providesscientific, technical and radiation protection advice and measurementservices for ionising radiation and non-ionising radiation, including supportfor diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, lasers and other artificial opticalradiation sources to a number of NHS Trusts in West & North Yorkshire andprivate clients. Medical Physics andEngineering operates under a BSI registered ISO 9001:2015 Quality ManagementSystem, has an extensive research portfolio and opportunities forcollaboration with the University of Leeds and other organisations forresearch and technical development/innovation.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Function testing and safe handlingof specialist testing equipment (individual items ranging from £1000 to£20,000)

Perform routine quality assurancemeasurements on expensive equipment (from £1000 to £250,000)

Perform commissioning tests onexpensive equipment (£1000 to £250,000)

Assist senior staff in routinequality assurance measurement on complex equipment (from £50,000 to £500,000)

Perform routine patient andenvironmental dose assessments and produce summary reports for scientific andclinical staff

Assist in evaluation of new testequipment

Assist Radiology staff withevaluation of new medical equipment by providing comparative reports based onmeasured technical data

Support the Radiographer QAprogramme by developing documentation and technical procedures, and reviewingand commenting on results

Train new staff and trainees in theuse of test equipment

Train new staff and trainees inroutine quality assurance measurements

Propose changes to operationalpolicies that may impact on own area and others

Write technical procedures for ownarea

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in physics sciences or similar subject
• Registered clinical technologist (Radiation Physics scope)

Skills & behaviours

• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Able to work efficiently to specified priorities
• Able to work flexibly and to cope with large and unpredictable workload
• Able to travel independently to different hospital sites using own transport
• Able to handle and move heavy and bulky equipment

Experience

• Experience recording and interpreting data from practical tasks
• Practical experience testing or operating x-ray equipment
• Working in a hospital environment
• Working with Quality Management Systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.