Job summary
This is an opportunity to join the expanding team within Radiotherapy Physics providing clinical scientific and physics services to the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology. The Department has a Managed Services Contract with Erga to provide a comprehensive radiotherapy service to the people of Norfolk. The radiotherapy equipment consists of five TrueBeam linear accelerators, 2 CT-simulators, Eclipse treatment planning system, orthovoltage unit, Bravos High dose-rate brachytherapy afterloading machine and SunCHECK transit dosimetry. The Department is fully electronically networked and largely paper-free. The department is also due to roll out SGRT across all linacs and CTs in the coming months.
The post holder will be expected to work shifts as part of an extended day working arrangement. Some weekend working may be required.
If required there will be opportunities to attend vendor based linac maintenance courses. The Study Leave Policy, as issued by the NNUH, is to be followed relating to attendance at Courses, etc. Details of this can be provided on request.
Interview Date: 1st February 2024
Main duties of the job
Maintain and service all radiotherapy equipment.
Fault find and carry out emergency repairs to all radiotherapy equipment.
Perform safety and quality assurance checks on all radiotherapy equipment.
Keep up to date records of all service work, repairs and QA checks.
Liaise with Radiographer and Radiotherapy Physics scientific staff in respect of machine performance to ensure safe radiotherapy treatment.
Participation in maintaining the Departmental ISO9001:2015 quality system including review of procedures, writing of work instructions, carrying out audits.
- Work within a well-equipped department that is continually developing and using the latest techniques.
- Work within a team that is responsible for dealing with radiotherapy equipment.
- Join an environment that promotes collaboration, ideas and innovation.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
THIS POST CAN BE APPOINTED AT EITHER BAND 5 (ELECTRONICS ENGINEER / MOULD ROOM TECHNICIAN) OR AT BAND 6 (SENIOR ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS). PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS - THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS BOTH BAND 5 & BAND 6 JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To assist in analysing and diagnosing faults and carrying out emergency repairs to the highly complex multifunctional equipment used for delivering and planning of radiotherapy treatments.
- To liaise with Radiotherapy and other Radiotherapy Physics scientific staff about problems during patient treatment in respect of machine performance to give safe treatment.
- To perform routine maintenance on all radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment.
- To perform safety and quality assurance checks prior to equipment being used for patient treatment, according to department protocols.
- To ensure that accurate and up to date records are kept of all service work, repairs and quality assurance checks, both routine and non-routine.
- To assist in the acceptance and commissioning of new installations and equipment.
- To participate in ensuring that manufacturer servicing of equipment is performed on schedule.
- To assist in the running of the departments computer and network systems.
- To assist in taking patient impressions and model anatomy in various materials to facilitate the design and manufacture of devices which enables the desired treatment position to be accurately reproduced, repetitively over the treatment
Please refer to the Job Descriptions for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THIS POST CAN BE APPOINTED AT EITHER BAND 5 (ELECTRONICS ENGINEER / MOULD ROOM TECHNICIAN) OR AT BAND 6 (SENIOR ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS). PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS - THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS BOTH BAND 5 & BAND 6 JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To assist in analysing and diagnosing faults and carrying out emergency repairs to the highly complex multifunctional equipment used for delivering and planning of radiotherapy treatments.
- To liaise with Radiotherapy and other Radiotherapy Physics scientific staff about problems during patient treatment in respect of machine performance to give safe treatment.
- To perform routine maintenance on all radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment.
- To perform safety and quality assurance checks prior to equipment being used for patient treatment, according to department protocols.
- To ensure that accurate and up to date records are kept of all service work, repairs and quality assurance checks, both routine and non-routine.
- To assist in the acceptance and commissioning of new installations and equipment.
- To participate in ensuring that manufacturer servicing of equipment is performed on schedule.
- To assist in the running of the departments computer and network systems.
- To assist in taking patient impressions and model anatomy in various materials to facilitate the design and manufacture of devices which enables the desired treatment position to be accurately reproduced, repetitively over the treatment
Please refer to the Job Descriptions for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge to degree equivalent level eg BEng, or BTech/HND + further training or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in an electronic engineering environment
Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Ionising radiation
- Knowledge of vacuum techniques
- Knowledge of very high voltage devices and safety procedures
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional electronics knowledge to degree equivalent level eg BEng, or BTech/HND + further training or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in an electronic engineering environment
Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Ionising radiation
- Knowledge of vacuum techniques
- Knowledge of very high voltage devices and safety procedures
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
