Job summary Are you looking for the challenge of maintaining complex, cutting edge medical technology? There is a vacancy for a Specialist Electronics Technician based in the Radiotherapy Department at the Royal Preston Hospital. You will have the opportunity to work on state of the art medical linear accelerators and associated radiotherapy equipment The department currently has 6 Elekta Versa and 2 Elekta Harmony Linear Accelerators. All linear accelerators have VisionRT Surface Guided Radiotherapy systems installed, the department is a centre of excellence for SGRT We have 2 GE wide bore CT scanners and a superficial X-Ray therapy unit. A phase of Linear accelerator replacement is underway, currently one being commissioned, one installed in early 2024 and one due for replacement in 2025. You should have basic engineering skills and be able to use hand, power and machine tools. A practical knowledge of IT and networking is essential. The successful applicant will join an electronics/multi-skilled section specialising in linear accelerator support. Dedication, flexibility and willingness for some out-of-hours work are essential for this role. Although the vast majority of you time will be spent at Royal Preston Hospital we work closely with other centres within the North West Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network and some working at these sites will be required. Visits to the department to discuss the post and to get an idea of what we do are encouraged. Main duties of the job To perform planned and unplanned maintenance of radiotherapy treatment delivery and associated IT systems. To manufacture bespoke beam limiting devices to required tolerances using lead and high-density low melting point alloy. To perform planned and unplanned maintenance of beam measuring equipment. To design, manufacture and test mechanical and electronic devices as requested by Radiotherapy Physicists and Therapeutic Radiographers. To install, modify and upgrade radiotherapy and associated equipment. To liaise with equipment manufacturers for maintenance advice and guidance. To attend manufacturers technical training courses. To manufacture bespoke and replacement test aids. To provide technical training on engineering or technical matters to other staff within the department Order high capital replacement parts following machine breakdown. Carry the departmental phone on a rotational basis to provide first contact for radiotherapy equipment problems. To participate in departmental projects. About us The engineering section is a small, highly skilled, close knit team within the Oncology - Medical Physics department at Royal Preston Hospital. It is important that coming to work should be a pleasure not a chore so the use of humour within the engineers is strongly encouraged. We work a shift system of 3 extended days over a 6 day, Mon-Sat, week. Although the days can be long this is compensated for by the 4 days off shift each week. The department is an approved training centre for the IPEM register of Clinical Technologists and training will be provided to achieve membership. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum/Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-PB2632 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Engineers, Clinical Scientists, Dosimetrists and Therapeutic Radiographers. To perform planned and unplanned maintenance of radiotherapy treatment delivery and associated IT systems. To manufacture bespoke beam limiting devices to required tolerances using lead and high-density low melting point alloy. To perform planned and unplanned maintenance of beam measuring equipment. To design, manufacture and test mechanical and electronic devices as requested by Radiotherapy Physicists and Therapeutic Radiographers. To install, modify and upgrade radiotherapy and associated equipment. To liaise with equipment manufacturers for maintenance advice and guidance. To attend manufacturers technical training courses. To manufacture bespoke and replacement test aids. To provide technical training on engineering or technical matters to other staff within the department Order high capital replacement parts following machine breakdown. Carry the departmental phone on a rotational basis to provide first contact for radiotherapy equipment problems. To participate in departmental projects. Cascade information from training to other staff members enabling them to maintain appropriate and correct standards. To provide technical advice on engineering or technical matters to other staff within the department. To perform non-routine quality control of the radiotherapy treatment equipment following repairs or major service to ensure that all functions are within tolerances. To participate in the routine radiotherapy quality assurance. To perform unplanned maintenance of clinical dosimeters. To manage test equipment calibration and maintenance. To be able to locate documentation necessary for the correct operation and maintenance of equipment within radiotherapy. To collect and analyse complex data from radiotherapy treatment equipment to enable failure trends and performance variation to be identified. To use commercially available software to produce text documents, spreadsheets and databases for data analysis. Maintain logs of any faults or interventions that occur on radiotherapy equipment. To assist in R&D projects and to liaise with other staff working on such projects. Participate in appraisal and personal development planning process and has current appraisal and personal development plan. Undertakes identified learning and development opportunities as agreed with the manager. Participates in mandatory training as outlines by the Trust. Maintain up to date technical knowledge by liaison with manufacturers, technical training and technical publications. To work towards registration on the Register of Clinical Technologists. To be aware of, and comply with, current radiation protection legislation and to bring to the attention of the RPS or RPA any safety issues as outlined by the Trust. To be aware of, and comply with, current and applicable Health and Safety legislation. Job description Job responsibilities KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Engineers, Clinical Scientists, Dosimetrists and Therapeutic Radiographers. To perform planned and unplanned maintenance of radiotherapy treatment delivery and associated IT systems. To manufacture bespoke beam limiting devices to required tolerances using lead and high-density low melting point alloy. To perform planned and unplanned maintenance of beam measuring equipment. To design, manufacture and test mechanical and electronic devices as requested by Radiotherapy Physicists and Therapeutic Radiographers. To install, modify and upgrade radiotherapy and associated equipment. To liaise with equipment manufacturers for maintenance advice and guidance. To attend manufacturers technical training courses. To manufacture bespoke and replacement test aids. To provide technical training on engineering or technical matters to other staff within the department Order high capital replacement parts following machine breakdown. Carry the departmental phone on a rotational basis to provide first contact for radiotherapy equipment problems. To participate in departmental projects. Cascade information from training to other staff members enabling them to maintain appropriate and correct standards. To provide technical advice on engineering or technical matters to other staff within the department. To perform non-routine quality control of the radiotherapy treatment equipment following repairs or major service to ensure that all functions are within tolerances. To participate in the routine radiotherapy quality assurance. To perform unplanned maintenance of clinical dosimeters. To manage test equipment calibration and maintenance. To be able to locate documentation necessary for the correct operation and maintenance of equipment within radiotherapy. To collect and analyse complex data from radiotherapy treatment equipment to enable failure trends and performance variation to be identified. To use commercially available software to produce text documents, spreadsheets and databases for data analysis. Maintain logs of any faults or interventions that occur on radiotherapy equipment. To assist in R&D projects and to liaise with other staff working on such projects. Participate in appraisal and personal development planning process and has current appraisal and personal development plan. Undertakes identified learning and development opportunities as agreed with the manager. Participates in mandatory training as outlines by the Trust. Maintain up to date technical knowledge by liaison with manufacturers, technical training and technical publications. To work towards registration on the Register of Clinical Technologists. To be aware of, and comply with, current radiation protection legislation and to bring to the attention of the RPS or RPA any safety issues as outlined by the Trust. To be aware of, and comply with, current and applicable Health and Safety legislation. Person Specification Qualifications and education Essential Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent training and experience Willing to work towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists Desirable On the register of clinical technologists Eligible for incorporated membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body. Satisfactory completion of manufacturer's technical training courses. Knowledge and experience Essential Significant experience of complex systems Knowledge of appropriate legislation Knowledge of physics and general scientific principles Experience in fault diagnosis and rectification on complex industrial, avionic or medical systems. A level of knowledge attained by post-graduation qualification or experience within a relevant engineering discipline Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Medical equipment experience Linac principles of operation ISO9001 knowledge Person Specification Qualifications and education Essential Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent training and experience Willing to work towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists Desirable On the register of clinical technologists Eligible for incorporated membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body. Satisfactory completion of manufacturer's technical training courses. Knowledge and experience Essential Significant experience of complex systems Knowledge of appropriate legislation Knowledge of physics and general scientific principles Experience in fault diagnosis and rectification on complex industrial, avionic or medical systems. A level of knowledge attained by post-graduation qualification or experience within a relevant engineering discipline Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Medical equipment experience Linac principles of operation ISO9001 knowledge 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)