Clinical Technologist - Medical Physics

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

The advertised post is for a Clinical Technologist within the Medical Physics Department based within University Hospital Hairmyres.

The service includes the installation, commissioning, calibration, performance assurance and repair of a wide range of medical equipment. In addition, staff undertake duties in accordance with the quality system operated.

A demonstrable knowledge of electrical, electronic or engineering principles to carry out the servicing/repair/clinical support (assisting users in the operation of the medical equipment) on medical equipment.

Knowledge of Electrical Safety or PAT Testing, IT/software and specialist test equipment with experience are desirable as are the following; practical experience on medical equipment, workplace practice and techniques including Health and Safety Regulations, working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines and working within Quality management systems.

This post will also include driving to Community Health Facilities etc. to perform the above duties.

The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday (Day Start 08:45).

In this key role, you will:

• Liaise with clinicians, surgical staff & clinical users to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems and difficulties experienced with equipment during use and assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and respond appropriately to the urgency of the user request.
• Undertake fault finding. Apply suitable fault finding techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Report novel fault conditions to manufacturers. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple, complex and inter-related systems (e.g. electronic, computer and mechanical systems), which may be due to user error, equipment failure or environmental issues (e.g. Temperature, Radio Frequency interference).
• Rectify complex equipment faults. Undertake repairs on complex mechanisms to component level where appropriate.
• Check that equipment performs to manufacturer’s specification.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree in Applied Physics or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Knowledge of maintaining and repairing electro-medical equipment in a healthcare setting, dependant on qualification held by post holder.
• Good technical knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of human physiology.

• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Mark Gilchrist, Technical Manager on 01355 585272 or Matthew Carter, Section Manager on 01355 585271.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.