Job summary
Trainee Senior Clinical Technologist - Radiotherapy and Computing Engineering. Band 6 Annex 21
Salary (31,473 - 33,721), rising to Band 6 (37,338 -- 44,962) on completion of training.
An exciting development opportunity has arisen spanning Radiotherapy Physics Technical Services and the Clinical Computing and Imaging Sciences Service (CCISS) for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is looking to develop a career in radiation engineering and clinical scientific computing within the NHS.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and clinical computing 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.
Main duties of the job
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 also develop skills in clinical computer science as appropriate to support clinical activity across the radiotherapy department.
The postholder will follow the IPEM Clinical Technologist Training scheme for Radiation Engineering but with a particular focus on radiotherapy treatment computer systems. The in-house training programme will be provided by our team of experienced registered radiation engineers and staff from the Clinical Computing and Imaging Sciences Service (CCISS), 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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*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
- *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. Or registration on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists. Can be annexed 21 to band whilst registration gained
- *Professional Computing knowledge obtained through degree or equivalent.
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.
- *Practical, relevant and progressive experience in computing systems (hardware, software programming & applications and peripherals)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Good analytical and judgement skills with ability to solve clinical technical problems based upon consideration of a range of possible solutions, adapting protocols where necessary.
- *Able to liaise effectively and provide and receive complex information (e.g. when dealing with equipment failure or discussing device needs and design specifications with other professional groups).
- *Able to respond and communicate appropriately with possibly distressed patients or their relatives when working in the Radiotherapy Department.
- *Able to manage own workload under competing service demands.
- *Able to plan and organise design projects and ongoing treatment machine maintenance solutions.
- *Able to exercise own initiative and, guided by defined occupational policies and procedures, deal autonomously with treatment machine problems and abnormal and unpredictable technical issues within own specialist area of competence.
- *The ability to liaise with other service providers, both internal (e.g. the Trust IT through CCISS) and external (system suppliers)
- *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
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. Or registration on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists. Can be annexed 21 to band whilst registration gained
- *Professional Computing knowledge obtained through degree or equivalent.
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.
- *Practical, relevant and progressive experience in computing systems (hardware, software programming & applications and peripherals)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Good analytical and judgement skills with ability to solve clinical technical problems based upon consideration of a range of possible solutions, adapting protocols where necessary.
- *Able to liaise effectively and provide and receive complex information (e.g. when dealing with equipment failure or discussing device needs and design specifications with other professional groups).
- *Able to respond and communicate appropriately with possibly distressed patients or their relatives when working in the Radiotherapy Department.
- *Able to manage own workload under competing service demands.
- *Able to plan and organise design projects and ongoing treatment machine maintenance solutions.
- *Able to exercise own initiative and, guided by defined occupational policies and procedures, deal autonomously with treatment machine problems and abnormal and unpredictable technical issues within own specialist area of competence.
- *The ability to liaise with other service providers, both internal (e.g. the Trust IT through CCISS) and external (system suppliers)
- *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.
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).
