Advanced Radiotherapy Clinical Computing and Engineering Technologist
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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 of complex clinical systems and equipment. The post-holder's main duties and expertise will be within radiotherapy clinical computing, but the postholder will additionally support the radiotherapy engineering 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 our award-winning Welsh Blood Service. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being accountable, bold, caring, and dynamic, ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
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
Job locations
Satellite Centre
Brecon Road, Nevill Hall Hospital
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Computing Support:
Provide 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 equipment suppliers.
Provide technical advice to radiographers, clinical scientists, and engineers to ensure safe operation and optimal performance of radiotherapy systems.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre
Address: Satellite Centre, Brecon Road, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, NP7 7EG
Employer's website: Velindre Cancer Centre
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