Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to lead
our mechanical engineering team in Radiotherapy Technology Services (RTS) at
Bexley Wing, St. James's Hospital, Leeds .
Working
collaboratively with clinical and scientific staff, you will be supporting
the clinical radiotherapy service to treat patients though the safe and
effective repair and maintenance of medical equipment including 12 Elekta
VersaHD linacs, 3 Philips Brilliance Big Bore CT Simulators, a Flexitron
remote afterloading unit, Gamma Knife ICON, and MR simulator.
In
addition to this wide variety of equipment, your creativity and experience in
managing medical devices will serve you well as you work closely with the
advanced practitioner and join our multidisciplinary project teams in a lead
role to provide mechanical engineering expertise in the design and
development of novel medical and non-medical devices to solve the unique
challenges faced in delivering high quality care in radiotherapy and beyond.
We
welcome interested applicants to contact us for a departmental visit and more
information on this role.
Main duties of the job
The
main duties of the role include:
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Leading, motivating, and developing a team of five clinical technologists.
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Ensuring that design, development, manufacture, and modification of devices
within the section are carried out within the relevant quality and
legislative frameworks.
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Collaborating with technologists, clinical, and scientific staff to support
the implementation of innovative engineering solutions to support the
continuous improvement of oncology services.
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Leading in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of radiotherapy
pre-treatment and treatment delivery systems.
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Allocating resource to service requests and projects.
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Training others in equipment management and mechanical engineering skills for
use in a healthcare science environment.
The
post holder will provide project management and technical leadership skills
though the demonstration of a high level of understanding of Medical Devices
Regulations, the application of risk management to medical devices, and
managing the risk associated with bringing custom-made treatment devices into
clinical use.
About us
Radiotherapy
Technology Services (RTS) is a group within the Radiotherapy Physics section
of the Department of Medical Physics and Engineering at the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust. RTS staff
collaborate with clinical and scientific users of radiotherapy equipment to
provide equipment management and related technical services.
The
four teams in RTS; Clinical Computing, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering
and Technical Services, collaborate to carry out activity in
multidisciplinary workgroups.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital
trusts in the UK. We are committed to delivering the highest quality and
safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our staff helped to
define the values and behaviours that we should work to so that we can
achieve this vision. This has become known as The Leeds Way, and forms the
foundation of our culture, our ethos and how we work every day.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder plays a vital role in managing and providing technical support for
radiotherapy equipment using specialist knowledge of mechanical engineering
and device design and development, often leading teams and making high-impact
decisions independently. They oversee complex and high-value medical
equipment, with a focus on quality assurance and clinical risk management.
The
successful applicant will have substantial experience working in a medical
engineering environment backed up with formal clinical technology training.
The successful applicant will also be registered (or be in a position to
achieve registration within one year) as a clinical technologist, a
healthcare scientist, or healthcare science practitioner. Unregistered
applicants may be appointed under trainee pay arrangements until registration
has been achieved.
PRINCIPLE
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Professional
& Managerial:
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Assist in the management and coordination of technical activity carried out
on a broad range of complex radiotherapy equipment throughout the equipments
lifecycle.
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Empower, motivate & develop others.
-
Lead teams of staff formed on an ad-hoc basis for major medical equipment
work or internal project work.
-
Produce and update procedures that are relevant to their own area of
expertise to maintain the RTS ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
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Teach and train members of staff in own area of expertise.
-
Carry out and organise internal resource management including work equipment
maintenance and store area management.
-
Ensure that Trust policies and safe working practices are followed by
themselves and any personnel who may come under their control.
Personal:
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Team working, flexibility, initiative, influencing and persuading skills,
service focus, ability to learn.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust staff
including those involved with radiotherapy treatment and other relevant
professional groups.
Technical:
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Advanced knowledge of radiotherapy technology including linear accelerators,
scanners, and radiotherapy simulators.
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Detailed understanding of medical equipment management principles.
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Risk assessment and risk management skills.
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Highly developed, advanced understanding of fault finding, preventative
maintenance & calibration principles for complex equipment.
-
Advanced interpretation and creation of technical documentation.
Medical
Equipment Management:
-
Advanced understanding of RTS procedures, ISO standards, and Medical Device
Regulations.
-
Participate in on-call system for equipment management services outside of
normal working hours.
Clinical
& Scientific Support:
-
Provide technical services to formal clinical research & development
activity and provide expert technical advice based on best industry practice.
Management
of Information:
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Respect patient confidentiality at all times.
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Keep accurate and timely records of work completed.
-
Communicate complex technical information to a range of staff groups within
the radiotherapy department and external equipment manufacturers,
contractors, and other personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder plays a vital role in managing and providing technical support for
radiotherapy equipment using specialist knowledge of mechanical engineering
and device design and development, often leading teams and making high-impact
decisions independently. They oversee complex and high-value medical
equipment, with a focus on quality assurance and clinical risk management.
The
successful applicant will have substantial experience working in a medical
engineering environment backed up with formal clinical technology training.
The successful applicant will also be registered (or be in a position to
achieve registration within one year) as a clinical technologist, a
healthcare scientist, or healthcare science practitioner. Unregistered
applicants may be appointed under trainee pay arrangements until registration
has been achieved.
PRINCIPLE
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Professional
& Managerial:
-
Assist in the management and coordination of technical activity carried out
on a broad range of complex radiotherapy equipment throughout the equipments
lifecycle.
-
Empower, motivate & develop others.
-
Lead teams of staff formed on an ad-hoc basis for major medical equipment
work or internal project work.
-
Produce and update procedures that are relevant to their own area of
expertise to maintain the RTS ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
-
Teach and train members of staff in own area of expertise.
-
Carry out and organise internal resource management including work equipment
maintenance and store area management.
-
Ensure that Trust policies and safe working practices are followed by
themselves and any personnel who may come under their control.
Personal:
-
Team working, flexibility, initiative, influencing and persuading skills,
service focus, ability to learn.
-
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust staff
including those involved with radiotherapy treatment and other relevant
professional groups.
Technical:
-
Advanced knowledge of radiotherapy technology including linear accelerators,
scanners, and radiotherapy simulators.
-
Detailed understanding of medical equipment management principles.
-
Risk assessment and risk management skills.
-
Highly developed, advanced understanding of fault finding, preventative
maintenance & calibration principles for complex equipment.
-
Advanced interpretation and creation of technical documentation.
Medical
Equipment Management:
-
Advanced understanding of RTS procedures, ISO standards, and Medical Device
Regulations.
-
Participate in on-call system for equipment management services outside of
normal working hours.
Clinical
& Scientific Support:
-
Provide technical services to formal clinical research & development
activity and provide expert technical advice based on best industry practice.
Management
of Information:
-
Respect patient confidentiality at all times.
-
Keep accurate and timely records of work completed.
-
Communicate complex technical information to a range of staff groups within
the radiotherapy department and external equipment manufacturers,
contractors, and other personnel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Healthcare Science, Clinical Technology /Engineering, or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Professionally registered Clinical Technologist, Clinical Scientist or HCS Practitioner
Desirable
- Formal leadership or management training
- Specialist medical technical training courses
- Accredited UKAS ISO 9001 and UKAS ISO 13485 training courses
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of fault analysis, diagnosis & repair skills for complex equipment including linear accelerators, therapy units, radiotherapy simulators, and CT scanners
- Highly developed engineering skills with advanced workmanship standards and skills in design & development, including CAD skills.
- Skills to interpret and create technical documentation.
- Ability to communicate complex information (e.g., when interpreting design needs of other professional groups, dealing with equipment failure).
- Team working skills
Desirable
- Ability to give formal presentations and teaching sessions to small groups of staff.
- Ability to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
Experience
Essential
- Experience and detailed understanding of medical equipment management principles and medical device manufacture & modification procedures
- Advanced understanding and experience of fault finding, preventative maintenance & calibration principles and understanding of safe working practices on complex equipment
- A high level of understanding of quality assurance and quality management principles
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of risks arising from equipment failure, misinterpretation of technical information and the implications for the manufacture of medical devices.
- Knowledge and understanding of the radiotherapy treatment planning and treatment delivery processes
Desirable
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in prioritising and managing the work of the team and own work.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering work practices & maintenance principles including specialist, up to date knowledge of manufacturing materials and components.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements Ability to move medium/heavy objects and skills in the use of lifting equipment to shift and accurately locate very heavy objects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Healthcare Science, Clinical Technology /Engineering, or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Professionally registered Clinical Technologist, Clinical Scientist or HCS Practitioner
Desirable
- Formal leadership or management training
- Specialist medical technical training courses
- Accredited UKAS ISO 9001 and UKAS ISO 13485 training courses
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of fault analysis, diagnosis & repair skills for complex equipment including linear accelerators, therapy units, radiotherapy simulators, and CT scanners
- Highly developed engineering skills with advanced workmanship standards and skills in design & development, including CAD skills.
- Skills to interpret and create technical documentation.
- Ability to communicate complex information (e.g., when interpreting design needs of other professional groups, dealing with equipment failure).
- Team working skills
Desirable
- Ability to give formal presentations and teaching sessions to small groups of staff.
- Ability to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
Experience
Essential
- Experience and detailed understanding of medical equipment management principles and medical device manufacture & modification procedures
- Advanced understanding and experience of fault finding, preventative maintenance & calibration principles and understanding of safe working practices on complex equipment
- A high level of understanding of quality assurance and quality management principles
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of risks arising from equipment failure, misinterpretation of technical information and the implications for the manufacture of medical devices.
- Knowledge and understanding of the radiotherapy treatment planning and treatment delivery processes
Desirable
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in prioritising and managing the work of the team and own work.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering work practices & maintenance principles including specialist, up to date knowledge of manufacturing materials and components.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements Ability to move medium/heavy objects and skills in the use of lifting equipment to shift and accurately locate very heavy objects
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.
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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