Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone considering a healthcare science career in Clinical and Scientific Computing (CSC). We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate to assist the Clinical Computing and Imaging Sciences Service (CCISS) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The ideal candidate will have a degree in a subject with significant computing content, eg computer science, engineering or a physical science. The post is a 12-month fixed term contract covering a Band 6 Clinical Technologist secondment. Registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (or equivalent) is required for full banding, but the position could be offered at band 5 to an unregistered technologist or as a Junior Healthcare Scientist development opportunity for example to support an application to the Scientist Training Programme (STP) scheme.
CCISS is part of the UHB Medical Physics department providing CSC support to the other specialities. It has a strong focus on radiotherapy, but also supports the Radiation Protection Service and the research activities of the Imaging service. The CCISS team comprises of ten scientists and technologists mostly based in the radiotherapy building on the QEHB site. The UHB radiotherapy service is large, specialist and delivers nationally leading levels of technical radiotherapy (IG-IMRT, SABR etc) on a complex infrastructure of equipment from Elekta, Accuray, Medcom and RaySearch.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of CCIS service provision, at a level appropriate to the needs of the service and the experience of the post holder. Activities you might be involved in include computer system installation, integration and management, data extraction and processing, scripting (eg Python) and in-house software development (eg Java EE).
You will work with commercial and in-house developed applications in the clinical environment, including systems certified as medical devices. You will work with a range of healthcare standards, such as DICOM and HL7 for communication and DCB0129/0160 for deployment.
You will provide user support, assist with troubleshooting where problems arise and help to deliver computing and imaging advances that underpin the clinical specialties supported by medical physics at UHB.
The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) based primarily at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site, though some work at other UHB Trust sites may be required at times. Some flexibility in hours may be possible subject to service needs, for example we can support up to an average of 1 day per week working from home where appropriate.
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 of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff 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. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Computing knowledge obtained through Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in computing, physical sciences or engineering
- Registration on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (E for band 6). Can be annexed 21 to band whilst registration gained
Desirable
- Subsequent Field Work / Training Courses / Updating in Computing
Experience
Essential
- Practical, relevant and progressive experience in computing systems
- Evidence through, for example, CPD and PDRS, to confirm professional career progression and continuing learning, as required to maintain Registration
Desirable
- Experience in development activities
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work individually and as a team member
- Ability to effectively manage unpredictable workloads and resources, with competing demands
- Manual dexterity and understanding to handle delicate electronic instruments and components
- The work requires knowledge of current computer operating systems, virtualisation infrastructure, networking concepts, computer hardware, programming and database tools particularly:
- 1.Computer systems (hardware, software programming & applications and peripherals)
- 2.Fluency in current Internet based and standard programming languages e.g. Database Design & Programming, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office Programming and SQL programming; also in operating system management, with working knowledge of a MS operating system
- 3.Fluency with Trust productivity packages, such as Word, Excel, Access, with good keyboard skills
- 4.Awareness of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g.: of PRINCE2, ISO 9001 and Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency (MHRA) documentation
- CCISS is required to provide support to the Radiotherapy Service, which may operate over an extended working day. The post holder may be required to participate in a rota providing cover at the beginning and/or end of the extended working day
Desirable
- Ability to implement new developments and introduce system changes
- Ability to teach, mainly in informal settings, such as computer user work areas
- The ability to liaise with other service providers, both internal (e.g. the Trust IT through CCISS) and external (system suppliers)
- The work requires knowledge of current computer operating systems, virtualisation infrastructure, networking concepts, computer hardware, programming and database tools particularly:
- 1Significant knowledge of a wide range of Computer Science Systems, with an understanding of the data flow patterns and processing used by the relevant professionals
- 2Knowledge of potential risks to patients and staff from Radiation Physics and Physiological Measurement practice
- 3Significant knowledge of software "Quality systems" applications such as Q-Pulse. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and experience
- 4Awareness of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with
- *Ionising radiation
- *Electrical hazards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Computing knowledge obtained through Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in computing, physical sciences or engineering
- Registration on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (E for band 6). Can be annexed 21 to band whilst registration gained
Desirable
- Subsequent Field Work / Training Courses / Updating in Computing
Experience
Essential
- Practical, relevant and progressive experience in computing systems
- Evidence through, for example, CPD and PDRS, to confirm professional career progression and continuing learning, as required to maintain Registration
Desirable
- Experience in development activities
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work individually and as a team member
- Ability to effectively manage unpredictable workloads and resources, with competing demands
- Manual dexterity and understanding to handle delicate electronic instruments and components
- The work requires knowledge of current computer operating systems, virtualisation infrastructure, networking concepts, computer hardware, programming and database tools particularly:
- 1.Computer systems (hardware, software programming & applications and peripherals)
- 2.Fluency in current Internet based and standard programming languages e.g. Database Design & Programming, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office Programming and SQL programming; also in operating system management, with working knowledge of a MS operating system
- 3.Fluency with Trust productivity packages, such as Word, Excel, Access, with good keyboard skills
- 4.Awareness of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g.: of PRINCE2, ISO 9001 and Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency (MHRA) documentation
- CCISS is required to provide support to the Radiotherapy Service, which may operate over an extended working day. The post holder may be required to participate in a rota providing cover at the beginning and/or end of the extended working day
Desirable
- Ability to implement new developments and introduce system changes
- Ability to teach, mainly in informal settings, such as computer user work areas
- The ability to liaise with other service providers, both internal (e.g. the Trust IT through CCISS) and external (system suppliers)
- The work requires knowledge of current computer operating systems, virtualisation infrastructure, networking concepts, computer hardware, programming and database tools particularly:
- 1Significant knowledge of a wide range of Computer Science Systems, with an understanding of the data flow patterns and processing used by the relevant professionals
- 2Knowledge of potential risks to patients and staff from Radiation Physics and Physiological Measurement practice
- 3Significant knowledge of software "Quality systems" applications such as Q-Pulse. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and experience
- 4Awareness of the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with
- *Ionising radiation
- *Electrical hazards
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
