Radiotherapy Electronics Technologist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
The closing date is 20 February 2025
Job summary
Do you have a strong practical background in either electronic or electrical engineering? Then you may be the person for this role. We are looking for someone with your skills to join our small team of engineers that service and maintain specialist medical equipment used in the treatment of cancer.
The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification in either electronics or electrical engineering. A person with a practical approach to problem solving electronic faults is the main qualification we are looking for.
We have 6 modern linear accelerators (LINAC (Linear Accelerator) (radiologyinfo.org), How a Linear Accelerator Works - HD - YouTube) that are used to treat around 3500 cancer patients per year. You do not have to have previous experience with this equipment as full manufacturer training will be provided. You will also be working in a supportive team of specialists to help you learn on the job.
We will be holding a hybrid open evening sometime during the week of 10/2/25. There will be an opportunity to talk to the engineering team about the role and visit the department. For those not able to attend in person you will be able to join via a MS Teams invitation. Please email Keith.Langmack@nhs.net to express your interest in attending the open evening
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a key member of the Radiotherapy Engineering team. The Radiotherapy Engineering Section provides linac engineering services on behalf of Radiotherapy Physics Service in the Science and Technology Directorate.. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focussed support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This takes the form of pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment with the aim of maintaining patient treatment targets. The clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer hardware/software and networking, medical gas, high vacuum, laser, high voltage, water-cooling and safety systems.
About us
Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area.
Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities.
Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation, OMP and Monaco.
We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer. We also benefit from a well-equipped mould room.
Date posted
21 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
164-6937610
Job locations
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
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