Job summary
Radiotherapy Physics (which is part of the department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering) provides a comprehensive Physics service to the Addenbrooke's Oncology Centre ensuring the safe and accurate use of high dose ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer, whilst maintaining a safe environment for other patients, visitors and staff.
Our physicists, technicians and radiographers work closely with Oncology staff to provide a wide range of scientific and technical advice and support for all radiotherapy treatments. Routine clinical work includes radiotherapy treatment planning and related dosimetry, the provision of brachytherapy, and the manufacture of immobilisation and shielding equipment for patients. Extensive support is provided to radiotherapy equipment. This incorporates the design of facilities; the management of computer systems, the design and management of software; and the commissioning, servicing and quality control of Linear Accelerators, Orthovoltage units, Brachytherapy units and CT scanners. All work and related dosimetry are monitored and assured to nationally and internationally agreed specifications and legal requirements.
We are also responsible for providing radiotherapy physics advice and technical support to two University Departments (Veterinary Medicine and Pathology).
Main duties of the job
You will be able to work at a level equivalent to that of registrants of the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT), and would ideally be eligible to apply if not already registered. This level includes :
- Competency in the basic operation, application, quality assurance, calibration verification, functionality testing and maintenance of radiotherapy treatment machines including linear accelerators and other equipment, including competency in the repair of complex electro-mechanical mechanisms to component level.
- Management of radiotherapy equipment including an understanding of relevant safety standards, hazards, health & safety legislation, and radiation protection.
- The use and application of a quality management system in relation to radiotherapy systems and practice.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th October.
Interviews are due to be held on 16th October.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th October.
Interviews are due to be held on 16th October.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/Degree in appropriate discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered Clinical Technologist.
Experience
Essential
- Experience or training to work as a technician or engineer in a related field
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise and schedule tasks
- Able to plan and organise
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- Able to think ahead, judge development trends and plan accordingly
- Ability to make recommendations for and to facilitate change
- Able to challenge and question
- Able to respond to change and apply themselves to developments in practice
Desirable
- Experience of training or working as a radiotherapy technician or engineer or on other medical equipment. Working towards meeting IPEM requirements for register of clinical technologists or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the operation of electrical equipment
- Knowledge of radiation/electrical/mechanical safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of radiotherapy equipment operation and radiation/electrical/mechanical safety.
- Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate with key groups e.g. patients, physics staff, therapy radiography staff, external agencies e.g. Estates, manufacturers FSE etc
Desirable
- Experience of manufacturer specific radiotherapy (or similar technical/medical) software and hardware
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/Degree in appropriate discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered Clinical Technologist.
Experience
Essential
- Experience or training to work as a technician or engineer in a related field
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise and schedule tasks
- Able to plan and organise
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- Able to think ahead, judge development trends and plan accordingly
- Ability to make recommendations for and to facilitate change
- Able to challenge and question
- Able to respond to change and apply themselves to developments in practice
Desirable
- Experience of training or working as a radiotherapy technician or engineer or on other medical equipment. Working towards meeting IPEM requirements for register of clinical technologists or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the operation of electrical equipment
- Knowledge of radiation/electrical/mechanical safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of radiotherapy equipment operation and radiation/electrical/mechanical safety.
- Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate with key groups e.g. patients, physics staff, therapy radiography staff, external agencies e.g. Estates, manufacturers FSE etc
Desirable
- Experience of manufacturer specific radiotherapy (or similar technical/medical) software and hardware
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).