Senior Radiotherapy Engineering Technician (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Radiotherapy Engineering - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust – Leicester, City of Leicester
An opportunity as a Band 6 Senior Radiotherapy Engineering Technician (Electronics) has arisen at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
The Leicester Radiotherapy Department is a friendly, busy and modern training department. It is housed in a purpose-built Oncology Unit, which is centrally located with easy access to both road and rail connections. Leicester itself is a vibrant, friendly multicultural city within beautiful countryside.
The post requires specialised technical expertise founded on formal training to HND or BSc degree level in an appropriate subject eg. healthcare science (engineering) / electronic engineering or equivalent. Three years’ minimum relevant technical experience and recent experience of servicing radiotherapy equipment is required. Experience of fault diagnosis on Varian Linacs is desirable. Registration with the RCT as a Clinical Technologist is required within 1 year of appointment if not already held. Suitable candidates showing potential without the required experience may be considered for appointment at a lower grade.
The post holder will work as part of a team in the electronic section of the technical service which is responsible for the Linac maintenance programme. Good systems knowledge of radiotherapy equipment and the ability to contribute across different engineering disciplines is required. The post holder contributes to the immediate response to equipment breakdown and scheduled maintenance and performs project work to meet defined research and development needs. Good communication skills are required to liaise with other staff groups and external suppliers.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Clinical Technical
Maintain clinical technology expertise by undertaking funded Radiotherapy equipment manufacturers certified courses, self-study and liaison with manufacturers. Use specialist electronics knowledge and communication skills to cross engineering/clinical boundaries when working on radiotherapy equipment breakdown events. Resolve or escalate as appropriate expediency/safety conflicts and staff stress arising from crisis repairs. Exchange technical and planning information during communication with multi-disciplinary staff involved in cancer patient care. Implement the best engineering strategy to restore and maintain patient treatment and clinic schedules. Calibrate Radiotherapy equipment and assure that performance is within manufacturers limits. Contribute to the multi-disciplinary commissioning of very high cost radiotherapy equipment as part of Oncology service developments. Contribute to the design and planning process for the engineering aspects of new facilities.
2. Managerial
Manage and prioritise own day-to-day workload as allocated by Lead Technician. Work with the Mechanical Engineering section or other agencies as necessary. Participate in meetings / working parties proposing service changes. Maintain radiotherapy servicing documentation and assist with development of Radiotherapy treatment machine and allied equipment planned preventative maintenance programmes under the Quality System. Propose changes to maintenance regimes.
3. Teaching and Training
Undertake self-led study to maintain knowledge of fast evolving radiotherapy technologies. Contribute to technical forums within staff communication meetings. Contribute to the induction and instruction of new staff members and students assigned to the section. Demonstrate workplace tasks and procedures.
4. Professional
The post holder must be registered as a Clinical Technologist. Keep abreast of technical developments and attend appropriate funded seminars and courses, when authorised, to enable to the service to respond to new technologies.
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