Band 6 Trainee Senior Clinical Technologist - Radiation Engineering

Job Summary

Trainee Senior Clinical Technologist -- Radiotherapy Engineering . Band 6 Annex 21

Salary (33,681 - 36,087), rising to Band 6 (39,959 -- 48,117) 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. Prior to this the post will be graded at Annex 21, Band 6

For more information contact Ross Longmore [Technical Services Manager; ross.longmore@uhb.nhs.uk]

Kevin Mallon [ Technical Services Operations Manager; kevin.mallon@uhb.nhs.uk]

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The successful applicant will be involved in the maintenance and management of the equipment in the radiotherapy service, including linear accelerators, imaging devices and their computerised control systems. This will require the development of skills in electronic and mechanical engineering, and in computer control and management systems.

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.

The Job Description and Person Specification attached are for the qualified Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist position. 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. Prior to this the post will be graded at Annex 21, Band 6.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Essential

• 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.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development in Medical Physics especially in the field of electronics engineering applied to radiotherapy technologies.
• 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, e.g. ISO 9001:2015, relevant BSI and ISO standards, Health and Safety at Work Act, RIDDOR, COSHH, IRR, IR(ME)R, Data Protection Act and Caldicott.
  
  

Desirable

• Extensive practical experience and specialist expertise gained through training (including manufacturers' courses) on linear accelerators, simulators and other radiotherapy equipment, associated radiotherapy systems (e.g. Treatment Management System) and associated Medical Physics equipment (e.g. dosimetry 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

Essential

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Self-motivated
• Able to work flexibly is a requirement, 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 and externally as required by the role.
  
  

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.

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.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Kevin Mallon

Kevin.Mallon@uhb.nhs.uk

01213715073

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1098857

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Job Description

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