NHS Scotland
230617 Clinical Technologist Practitioner (Radiation Protection and Imaging Phys
NHS Scotland, Midlothian, Texas, United States, 76065
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a ‘regulated role’, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
Clinical Technologist Practitioner
Department of Medical Physics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technologist 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 9 in a physics, engineering or clinical technology discipline. Equivalence via qualifications supported by relevant technical experience and knowledge may also be considered. In particular experience or knowledge of radiation physics, imaging physics and medical devices is desirable. There is also opportunity to develop your skills. Training is given to meet the RCT Radiation Physics scope of practice. This includes an expectation of working towards a training portfolio and viva as part of IPEMs clinical technologist training scheme.
We are looking for candidates who are able to bring a friendly and positive approach to work. Who process good communication and organisational skills to work as part of a wider team. Working with high precision and maintaining accurate records to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the service.
The section has a clear focus on quality and patient/staff safety. You will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team supporting a range of clinical technical work related to ionising and non-ionising imaging equipment.
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, Clinical Technologist Team Lead; Tel. 0131 242 2361.
Reference:
230617
Contract Type:
Permanent
Posted On:
24 Oct 2025
Closing Date:
07/11/2025
How To Apply:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/./displayjob.aspx?jobid=231018&source=JobtrainRss
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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a ‘regulated role’, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
Clinical Technologist Practitioner
Department of Medical Physics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technologist 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 9 in a physics, engineering or clinical technology discipline. Equivalence via qualifications supported by relevant technical experience and knowledge may also be considered. In particular experience or knowledge of radiation physics, imaging physics and medical devices is desirable. There is also opportunity to develop your skills. Training is given to meet the RCT Radiation Physics scope of practice. This includes an expectation of working towards a training portfolio and viva as part of IPEMs clinical technologist training scheme.
We are looking for candidates who are able to bring a friendly and positive approach to work. Who process good communication and organisational skills to work as part of a wider team. Working with high precision and maintaining accurate records to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the service.
The section has a clear focus on quality and patient/staff safety. You will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team supporting a range of clinical technical work related to ionising and non-ionising imaging equipment.
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, Clinical Technologist Team Lead; Tel. 0131 242 2361.
Reference:
230617
Contract Type:
Permanent
Posted On:
24 Oct 2025
Closing Date:
07/11/2025
How To Apply:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/./displayjob.aspx?jobid=231018&source=JobtrainRss
#J-18808-Ljbffr