NHSL 196164 Clinical Technologist Associate Practitioner (KK)

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Clinical Technologist Associate Practitioner

Department of Medical Physics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Permanent, Full Time (37 hrs/wk)

Salary Scale: Band 4

Closing Date: two weeks

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 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 8 in a physics or engineering discipline, and experience of medical equipment and fault finding is desirable.  An equivalent qualification [e.g. HND] supported by relevant technical experience and knowledge may be considered.

We are looking for candidates who are able to bring a friendly and positive approach to work effectively within a team. Good communication and organisational skills are also essential to ensure the day-to-day running of the service.

The section has a track record of developing staff to enhance career opportunities, with a clear focus on quality and patient services. You will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team and be trained to support a range of clinical technical work related to ionising and non-ionising imaging equipment.  There is also a requirement to maintain accurate records using a variety of software tools and at times work across various clinical sites with the Lothian area.

NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 800,000 in a region covering 700 square

miles, comprising the City of , Midlothian, East Lothian and . It is an

area of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of to the beauty and

variety of the hills, countryside and coastline.

Informal enquiries are welcomed to Christopher McLeod, Medical Physics Technologist Team Lead; Tel. .

email  Christopher.mcleod@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.