Lead Radiotherapy Engineer

Job summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) is one of the largest Trusts in the country, and a teaching hospital in collaboration with nearby Keele University. Extensive transformation and development projects have been completed in recent years making this Trust one of the most exciting and innovative places to work. The main site is situated just 5 minutes from Junction 15 of the M6, providing excellent transport links north, south, and east, together with immediate access to the beautiful countryside of Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Peak District.The Cancer Centre opened its doors in 2009 and offers advanced radiotherapy treatment from its 4 Varian linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy service. Imaging support is provided by a Siemens CT scanner and the treatment planning is performed using the Eclipse system.The position would ideally suit a multi skilled engineer with a background in aspects of electrical, electronic, mechanical and IT.The advertised post is a lead position within this section and the successful candidate will be expected to continue the drive for change and innovation across the Engineering Service.Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Steve Johnson (Chief Radiotherapy Engineer - steve.johnson@uhnm.nhs.uk, tel: 01782 672533)

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected

• To work as part of a team or independently, providing an efficient and effective highly specialist technical support service to the Radiotherapy Department which maximises the availability and reliability of the departmental systems to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations. This will necessitate flexibility in working hours and participation in local "on-call" rotas.
• To be able to lead service developments in area(s) assigned to role, i.e. workshop (electronic and mechanical), linac maintenance, ISO documentation depending on the candidate experience and expertise.
• To take responsibility in the absence of the Chief Engineer in all matters relating to the areas they are leading.

• To participate in preventative maintenance, servicing, complex fault investigation and repair of highly complex therapy and diagnostic radiation equipment at the UHNM radiotherapy department alongside the Varian Medical Systems managed equipment service (MES) contract.

• To carry out routine scheduled quality assurance on radiotherapy equipment
• Supervise staff within the RPTS demonstrating the initiative, responsibility and autonomy required of a Lead Radiotherapy Engineer.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Technical Services Department

The cancer Centre UHNM

Newcastle under lyme

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Radiotherapy Technical Services Department

The cancer Centre UHNM

Newcastle under lyme

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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