Job summary Ideally, we are looking for an RCT or AHCS registered radiation protection technologist to appoint at NHS band 6 salary. However, we are also happy to consider appointing a technically minded, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to undertake in-house training to achieve this, at a training salary. The minimum requirement for in-house training is a level 4 or above technical qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree. The team currently is comprised of a chief technologist, four band 6 technologists (including this post), nine physicists and four trainees, including a PTP technologist apprentice trainee. We are based at Castle Hill Hospital on the slopes of the Yorkshire Wolds, and provide physics support to the acute Trusts either side of the Humber Estuary, as well as to other trusts and private providers, for a wide range of specialisms including radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy. We support a substantial number of private dental clinics and veterinary centres over a large part of England. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website. Main duties of the job To help imaging departments to ensure that radiation doses to staff, patients and others are kept as low as reasonably achievable while maintaining good diagnostic image quality. Your role in achieving this will include o Testing of a wide range of X-ray imaging systems, principally in healthcare settings, but including some veterinary and other systems, and providing reports and recommendations to clients.o Advising clients on best practice and radiation regulatory requirements. This may involve some delivery of basic training.o Travel, on average several times a week, sometimes long distance (e.g. Newcastle). The department has two pool cars, but use of own car may be necessary at times when these are unavailable. In our team, we believe in utilising the knowledge and skills of clinical technologists to their full extent, to provide the highest quality service to our clients and their patients. More information on the role and the department can be found in the job description, athullmedicalphysics.uk and hullrad.org.uk, and by contacting John Wilson (john.wilson32nhs.net, 01482 461409) or Tim Wood (tim.wood3nhs.net, 01482 461332). About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 356-25-6532068 Job locations Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and person specification are attached. More information on the role and the department can be found in the job description, athullmedicalphysics.uk and hullrad.org.uk, and by contacting John Wilson (john.wilson32nhs.net, 01482 461409) or Tim Wood (tim.wood3nhs.net, 01482 461332). Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and person specification are attached. More information on the role and the department can be found in the job description, athullmedicalphysics.uk and hullrad.org.uk, and by contacting John Wilson (john.wilson32nhs.net, 01482 461409) or Tim Wood (tim.wood3nhs.net, 01482 461332). Person Specification Quaification Essential Registration (or anticipated imminent registration) on a suitable PSA accredited or HCPC register; i.e. RCT or AHCS. Current driving license. Experience Essential Experience in a technical or scientific field. Desirable Experience of X-ray quality assurance and radiation protection. Experience of ultrasound QA. Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet). Desirable Understanding of ionising and non-ionising radiation risks to staff, patients and the public. Detailed knowledge of radiation regulations and guidance. Knowledge of use of radiation in medicine. Extensive experience with radiation measuring equipment. Advanced computer skills (database and web programming). Other Requirements Essential Team worker Good communications skills Independent learner Self motivated. Desirable Own car. Person Specification Quaification Essential Registration (or anticipated imminent registration) on a suitable PSA accredited or HCPC register; i.e. RCT or AHCS. Current driving license. Experience Essential Experience in a technical or scientific field. Desirable Experience of X-ray quality assurance and radiation protection. Experience of ultrasound QA. Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet). Desirable Understanding of ionising and non-ionising radiation risks to staff, patients and the public. Detailed knowledge of radiation regulations and guidance. Knowledge of use of radiation in medicine. Extensive experience with radiation measuring equipment. Advanced computer skills (database and web programming). Other Requirements Essential Team worker Good communications skills Independent learner Self motivated. Desirable Own car. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)