Manage the delivery of all aspects of technical support to the Radiological Physics Section including the provision of specialised quality assurance measurements on complex, high value diagnostic x-ray equipment (with an equipment base of approximately 500 items) both within the Trust, external trusts and private customers. Ensure the training of staff in quality assurance measurements of diagnostic x-ray equipment and deliver the training where appropriate. Oversee the administration processes for the patient dose monitoring system. Take the lead for the radiological physics and radiation protection section for the x-ray and radiation protection work in the quality management system and represent the section at the quality leads meeting. Provide direct line management to the specialist clinical technologists and trainee clinical technologists within the Radiological Physics section and manage their time, workloads and responsibilities to maximise their effectiveness in meeting the performance targets of the technical team. This responsibility includes performance management, recruitment, appraisal, training and development. Responsible for prioritising the work of the technical team using knowledge of clinical need/priority and availability of technical staff and test equipment to minimise clinical disruption whilst ensuring that the team deliver the service in a safe and effective manner. Working with the Clinical Scientist Service Manager to organise the provision of technical support for the Sections research and development activities. Perform the duties as a designated operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations and comply with the Trusts IR(ME)R policy. Ensure that the work of the technical team fully complies with the Sections ISO9001:2000 quality system with responsibility for developing new procedures & work instructions for all areas of technical support. Write quality assurance documentation (protocols, work instructions and technical instructions) for the technical section. Responsible for maintaining the equipment inventory database by ensuring that the technical team record their own work and own measurements on the database. Responsible for developing and maintaining detailed maintenance schedules for a wide range of complex / specialist medical equipment and monitoring the technical teams performance against specified performances objectives and implementing any necessary remedial action to ensure service objectives are met. Responsible for the safe storage, handling and calibration of expensive specialist test equipment (individual values range from £1000 to £25000) including administering the calibration budget for the section. Assist with the evaluation of new equipment as part of the Trusts equipment purchasing strategy. Perform routine quality assurance and radiation safety testing on diagnostic x-ray including the associated report writing. Proven ability to operate complex, expensive test equipment and tools. Computer skills including database administration, spread sheet design and office applications. Logical approach to problem solving. Ability to analyse complex data and fault find on complex technical imaging systems. Carry out commissioning and acceptance testing on new x-ray equipment such as general radiographic units and assists with the commissioning and acceptance testing of more complex equipment. Responsible for managing the sections routine environmental dose monitoring program. Assists in the investigation of equipment involved in clinical incidents. Proposes changes to operational policies that may impact on own area and other professions.