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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Clinical Technologist Practitioner
Department of Medical Physics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hrs/wk)
Salary Scale: Band 5
Closing Date: 2 weeks from advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technologist position within the Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics section [RPIP] of Medical Physics at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The section provides scientific and technical support to a range of clinical services within NHS Lothian & NHS Fife.
You should be qualified to SCQF level 9 in a physics, engineering or clinical technology discipline. Equivalence via qualifications supported by relevant technical experience and knowledge may also be considered. In particular experience or knowledge of radiation physics, imaging physics and medical devices is desirable. There is also opportunity to develop your skills and training is given to meet the RCT Radiation Physics scope of practice. This includes completion of a training portfolio and viva as part of IPEM’s clinical technologist training scheme.
We are looking for candidates who are able to bring a friendly and positive approach to work. Who process good communication and organisational skills to work as part of a wider team. Working with high precision and maintaining accurate records to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the service.
The section has a clear focus on quality and patient services. You will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team supporting a range of clinical technical work related to ionising and non-ionising imaging equipment.
NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square
miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is an
area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and
variety of the hills, countryside and coastline.
Informal enquiries are welcomed to Christopher McLeod, Medical Physics Technologist Team Lead; Tel. 0131 242 2361.
email Christopher.mcleod@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Nicola.macdonald@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk