Band 6 Trainee Senior Clinical Technologist - Radiation Engineering
The closing date is 19th Jan 2025
Job summary
Trainee Senior Clinical Technologist -- Radiotherapy Engineering. Band 6 Annex 21
Salary (31,473 - 33,721), rising to Band 6 (37,338 -- 44,962) on completion of training.
An exciting development opportunity has arisen within the Radiotherapy Physics Technical Services department for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is looking to develop a career in radiation engineering within the NHS.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering with a practical mind-set, who are self-motivated and can demonstrate good communications skills with an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will ideally have a BEng or BSc honours degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering; however, applicants who possess a Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject with experience and skills equivalent to an Electronics or Mechanical engineering degree will also be considered.
The successful applicant will be required to complete the two-year IPEM Clinical Technologist Training scheme (leading to registration on the Register of Clinical Technologists), and an in-house assessment of professional abilities and performance before progressing to a Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist position.
The postholder will follow the IPEM Clinical Technologist Training scheme for Radiation Engineering. The in-house training programme will be provided by our team of experienced registered radiation engineers with an expectation for the successful candidate to balance the demands of the training scheme with a requirement for independent self-study.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where we can; and offering a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BEng Hons in Electronic/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent as well as additional knowledge and experience in radiation engineering equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma level.
* Registered Clinical Technologist, or eligible for equivalence process.
Experience
* Specialist knowledge of radiotherapy equipment and facilities including HT generation, RF systems, high vacuum systems and safety-critical real-time computer control.
* Extensive specialist knowledge of analogue, digital and power electronic components, devices, systems and design, electro-mechanical systems and equipment support and repair.
* Good working knowledge and practical experience of a range of specialist treatment machine Quality Control procedures including radiation dosimetry and adjustment of radiation beam parameters.
* Knowledge of the hazards, including ionising radiation, encountered in medical equipment maintenance and production activities and the necessary precautions required.
* Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or human error and of the critical requirement for accuracy in Quality Control of radiotherapy equipment.
* Knowledge of the NHS working environment within a quality management system (e.g. ISO9001:2015).
* Comprehension of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, procedures and practices.
* Extensive practical experience and specialist expertise gained through training (including manufacturers' courses) on linear accelerators, simulators and other radiotherapy equipment.
* Practical experience in electronics technology procedures, techniques, design (including CAD) and the use of sophisticated diagnostic equipment.
* Experience of using practical and mechanical skills to implement the repair and replacement of parts on complex mechanical systems.
Additional Criteria
* Good analytical and judgement skills with ability to solve clinical technical problems.
* Able to manage own workload under competing service demands.
* Able to plan and organise design projects and ongoing treatment machine maintenance solutions.
* Able to exercise own initiative and deal autonomously with treatment machine problems.
* Proficient with treatment machine operating systems.
* Reliable and self-motivated.
* Able to work flexibly, including early and late working with some weekends.
* Participation in the emergency weekend on-call rota.
* Able to work and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role.
* Able to use CAD design software and produce technical drawings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
For help with your application, contact:
Ross Longmore
01213715073
Band
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1083591DO1
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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