Job summary
We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the department with sound scientific skills able to lead the department through the changes over the next few years. . The post holder will be based at the satellite centre.
Interviews to be held onsite in person at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff CF14 2TL.
The post holder manages the team responsible for the reactive and planned maintenance of the linear accelerators used for radiotherapy treatment at the Velindre Radiotherapy Satellite Unit.
The postholder ensures the linear accelerators are maintained, repaired and safe, keeping the patient radiotherapy service operational.
The postholder acts as Deputy to the Section Manager for Clinical Engineering who is based at Velindre Cancer Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post holder manages the team responsible for the reactive and planned maintenance of the linear accelerators used for radiotherapy treatment at the Velindre Radiotherapy Satellite Unit. This involves ensuring the linear accelerators are maintained, repaired and safe, keeping the patient radiotherapy service operational and managing the radiotherapy service requirements for cover as service demands change.
The post holder is the Radiation Protection Supervisor during reactive and planned maintenance of radiotherapy equipment and is responsible for ensuring compliance with IRR17 and the local rules.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
The Radiotherapy Service at Velindre Cancer Centre is undergoing significant transformation, which will continue for several years. Currently there are 8 linear accelerators (4 Varian and 4 Elekta) and an Elekta Flexitron for brachytherapy treatments. A replacement programme of all treatment devices, Oncology Information Systems and Treatment Planning Systems is underway; the first Varian Halcyon machine was installed in January 2023 with another being installed in September 2023. A radiotherapy satellite centre is due to open in Abergavenny in 2025, with a new Velindre Cancer Centre due to open in 2027. Radiotherapy equipment at the new centre will include Varian BRAVOS brachytherapy, 6 Varian Halcyon machines, 2 Varian Truebeams (HD) and a dedicated research machine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or Equivalent in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related subject. Or equivalent of BSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering or related subject with demonstrable master's level experience.
- Attended and successfully completed Radiotherapy treatment equipment Manufacturers' advanced training courses.
- Management qualification.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance schemes and principles in RT.
- IET Membership (or an equivalent professional body)
- IOSH Managing Safely Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Linear Accelerator maintenance and the management assistance of an Engineering Section
- Experience of maintaining the full range of Treatment Machines and Radiation Physics Equipment at this Centre.
Desirable
- Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven experience managing staff and service requirements.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or Equivalent in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related subject. Or equivalent of BSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering or related subject with demonstrable master's level experience.
- Attended and successfully completed Radiotherapy treatment equipment Manufacturers' advanced training courses.
- Management qualification.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance schemes and principles in RT.
- IET Membership (or an equivalent professional body)
- IOSH Managing Safely Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Linear Accelerator maintenance and the management assistance of an Engineering Section
- Experience of maintaining the full range of Treatment Machines and Radiation Physics Equipment at this Centre.
Desirable
- Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven experience managing staff and service requirements.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1
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).
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).
