Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Clinical Technologist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 413-111932-CNS-TM
- Employer
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CMPE Diagnostic Radiology Physics Serv - D00003
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Technologist
Band 6
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced, methodical Healthcare Science Practitioner with problem solving skills to join our x-ray equipment evaluation team. The successful applicant will join a growing team of 33 scientists, technologists and administrators - providing equipment quality assurance and scientific support to NHS radiology departments in the North West of England. Applicants should be patient focused and flexible to change where quality can be improved.
Candidates should have scientific and interpersonal skills. Proactive team working is essential as well as the ability to work independently.
A radiographer or engineer with relevant experience in the field of Diagnostic Radiology / Radiation Protection may be suitable for this post.
We welcome external applicants and would encourage you to get in touch if you would like to informally discuss your suitability for the post.
See the essential and desirable criteria for more. Additional information about the group can be found via The Christie website at https://www.christie.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/services/christie-medical-physics-and-engineering/diagnostic-radiology-and-radiation-protection
Main duties of the job
Duties will involve performance testing on a wide variety of diagnostic X-ray equipment, e.g. mammography, dental, angiography and CT, and radiation protection surveys of diagnostic radiology installations. We are extra keen for those with mammography QA skills but it’s not essential. At this level, independent commissioning of equipment is expected as well as routine level B (physics) QA testing. A working understanding of x-ray equipment, radiation instrumentation (such as dosemeters) and the relevant UK ionising radiation regulations and guidance/standards will be expected.
Teaching and supervision of less experienced staff is a continuous activity at this level and participation in driving your profession forward will be expected.
Communication skills are essential to work with healthcare providers in clinical settings (such as radiographers) and within CMPE to support other technologists and scientists.
Applicants should be registered with the RCT as a Clinical Technologist, the HCPC as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (or eligible for these registrations), or with HCPC as a Radiographer and have experience in the use of a wide range of X-ray imaging equipment. Candidates without registration or sufficient training may be appointed at Band 5 until competent however they must have relevant experience already.
A current UK driving license is essential as frequent travel (2-3 days a week) is necessary in this role.
Working for our organisation
We are the Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection Section of the Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection Group within CMPE, based at The Christie in Manchester.
We have a large, fast paced service with opportunities for service development in response to government strategies around imaging capacity, workforce growth, role advancement, uptake of digital tools and efficient/flexible teams. Due to the size of the regional service we have access to an extensive portfolio of equipment with a focus on diagnostic/interventional radiology. Continued professional development is essential and supported.
Manchester is a hub for sport, music and culture as well as a friendly, vibrant city. The Christie is located 4 miles to the south of the City, in close proximity to Didsbury and Chorlton where there are many independent shops, restaurants and bars. There are a number of National Parks nearby and, for travelling further afield, Manchester International Airport (with flights to over 200 destinations) is minutes away while London is only 2 hours by train.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Degree in STEM subject or Diagnostic Radiography degree (or equivalent)
- • Registration with Register of Clinical Technologists, or HCPC as radiographer (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- • Registration in Diagnostic Radiology / Rad. Prot. field
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Operation of diagnostic X-ray equipment across a range of modalities (independently)
- • QA of rad/CR/DR equipment
- • QA of fluoroscopy equipment
- • QA of dental equipment
- • Assisting with non-routine QA of diagnostic X-ray equipment
- • Writing equipment performance reports for QA visits
- • Performing investigations into DX X-ray equipment performance issues
- • Supervision/training of staff
Desirable criteria
- • QA of mammography equipment
- • QA of CT equipment
- • Leading non-routine QA of diagnostic X-ray equipment
- • RP tasks (see notes in JD)
- • Calibration of dosemeters
- • Providing training or advice for Level A (radiographer) QA
- • Involvement in development/improvement of QA test protocols
Skills
Essential criteria
- • High level of literacy and numeracy
- • Ability to operate complex imaging equipment
- • Ability to operate radiation instruments/dosemeters
- • Proficient in using Microsoft Office, scientific software and word processing to analyse data and produce reports
- • Ability to problem solve/fault find/investigate issues
- • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- • Ability to analyse complex scientific data and clearly communicate findings/recommendations
- • Ability to apply health & safety and risk management principles to practical scenarios
- • Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism
Desirable criteria
- • Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Working knowledge of appropriate UK radiation legislation and practical radiation safety principles
- • Knowledge of radiation physics and a wide range of diagnostic X-ray equipment (including CT, angiography and mammography)
- • Working knowledge of radiation instrumentation and test objects
- • Working knowledge of recommended standards of X-ray equipment
- • Knowledge of X-ray equipment life cycle and stages of QA
Desirable criteria
- • Basic knowledge of quality systems
- • Basic knowledge/awareness of emerging techniques/modalities in diagnostic radiology
Values
Essential criteria
- • Ability to demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours including respect towards others at all times.
- • Patient focused
- • Commitment to reflective practice and CPD
- • Adherence to RCT code of conduct
Other
Essential criteria
- • Valid driving licence for a manual car
- • Willing to work flexibly in line with service needs (see notes below Person Spec on JD)
- • Physically able to lift heavy measuring equipment (up to 15 kg)
- • Enthusiasm, integrity and commitment to this role
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Connor McDermott
- Job title
- Senior Technologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 446 3551
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