Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Radiotherapy Clinical Computing and Engineering Technologist (Radiotherapy Satellite Centre) to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy physics department at the Velindre Cancer Service (Satellite Radiotherapy Unit at Neville Hall Hospital). The Advanced Clinical Computing and Engineering Technologist will play a critical role in the maintenance, development, and quality assurance ofcomplex clinical systems and equipment. The post-holder's main duties and expertise will be within radiotherapy clinical computing, but the postholder will additionally support theradiotherapy engineering service. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply Main duties of the job The Advanced Radiotherapy Clinical Computing and Engineering Technologist will play a critical role in the maintenance, development, and quality assurance of complex clinical systems and equipment. The role supports the safe and efficient delivery of radiotherapy services, ensuring patient safety and minimising downtime of radiotherapy treatment systems. The post-holder's main duties and expertise will be within radiotherapy clinical computing, but the postholder will additionally support the engineering service as required in order to provide a resilient radiotherapy technical service. This post will be based at the new Radiotherapy Satellite Centre in Abergavenny but will contribute to the radiotherapy computing service across both Velindre radiotherapy sites, supporting innovation through system integration and development. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 120-HS154-0325 Job locations Satellite Centre Brecon Road, Nevill Hall Hospital Abergavenny NP7 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Computing SupportProvide highly specialised IT support, including supporting system installations, integration, troubleshooting, and first-line support for clinical radiotherapy systems (both in-house and third-party). Assist in the commissioning and maintenance of clinical computing systems, including Treatment Management Systems and DICOM-compliant systems ensuring safe operation. Resolve application and hardware issues in collaboration with users, IT staff, the clinical and scientific computing department and equipmentsuppliers. Provide technical advice to radiographers, clinical scientists and engineers to ensure safe operation and optimal performance ofradiotherapy systems. See JD for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Computing SupportProvide highly specialised IT support, including supporting system installations, integration, troubleshooting, and first-line support for clinical radiotherapy systems (both in-house and third-party). Assist in the commissioning and maintenance of clinical computing systems, including Treatment Management Systems and DICOM-compliant systems ensuring safe operation. Resolve application and hardware issues in collaboration with users, IT staff, the clinical and scientific computing department and equipmentsuppliers. Provide technical advice to radiographers, clinical scientists and engineers to ensure safe operation and optimal performance ofradiotherapy systems. See JD for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or equivalent in Computing, Engineering, or Physical Sciences Highly specialist expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge & experience Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired through training to master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge Evidence of professional development, including relevant CPD activities Desirable Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RCT or HCPC registration or eligibility for registration). Experience Essential Experience in clinical computing, including system management, integration, and troubleshooting Familiarity with healthcare IT standards, e.g., DICOM, HL7, and IT security best practices. Desirable Practical and relevant experience in the maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance of clinical equipment, such as linear accelerators. skills Essential Demonstrable leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise junior staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or equivalent in Computing, Engineering, or Physical Sciences Highly specialist expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge & experience Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired through training to master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge Evidence of professional development, including relevant CPD activities Desirable Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RCT or HCPC registration or eligibility for registration). Experience Essential Experience in clinical computing, including system management, integration, and troubleshooting Familiarity with healthcare IT standards, e.g., DICOM, HL7, and IT security best practices. Desirable Practical and relevant experience in the maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance of clinical equipment, such as linear accelerators. skills Essential Demonstrable leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise junior staff 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Velindre Cancer Centre Address Satellite Centre Brecon Road, Nevill Hall Hospital Abergavenny NP7 7EG Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)