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Radiological Physics Adv. Clinical Tech.(Non-Ionising)(XR07)

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Manage the delivery of all aspects of non-ionising technical support to the Radiological Physics Section including the provision of specialised quality assurance measurements on complex, high value non-ionising diagnostic and treatment equipment both within the Trust, external trusts and private customers. Ensure the training of staff in quality assurance measurements of non-ionising diagnostic and treatment equipment and deliver the training where appropriate. Take the lead for the radiological physics and radiation protection section for the non-ionising work in the quality management system and represent the section in this area at the quality leads meeting. Provide direct line management to the non-ionising specialist clinical technologists and 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 non-ionising technical team using knowledge of clinical need/priority and availability of non-ionising 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 Lead Clinical Scientist in Non-ionising Physics to organise the provision of non-ionising technical support for the Sections research and development activities. Ensuring contractual obligations between MES and MPCE are fulfilled including first-line support response, fault identification and simple diagnostics where possible, replacement of minor components, liaising between manufacturers and MES for equipment fault support and equipment / software updates. Agreeing, monitoring and logging planned maintenance schedule and the outcomes of such maintenance. Providing summaries of outstanding equipment / supplier issues to MES at regular intervals. 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 non-ionising technical section. Responsible for maintaining the equipment inventory database by ensuring that the non-ionising 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 non-ionising 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 Assist with the evaluation of new non-ionising equipment as part of the Trusts equipment purchasing strategy. Perform routine quality assurance and electrical safety testing on non-ionising diagnostic and treatment equipment 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 non-ionising diagnostic and treatment equipment. Assists in the investigation of equipment involved in clinical incidents. Proposes changes to operational policies that may impact on own area and other professions.