Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the largest and most successful NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We have a reputation as a centre of clinical excellence, providing academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.We strive to create a healthy working environment, where teamwork is valued. Staff are encouraged to give and receive feedback, and to listen to and respect each other.We are looking for a highly experienced, enthusiastic Radiotherapy Engineer to join a team of engineers, physicists and dosimetrists in the provision of Radiotherapy Physics services. The ability to work effectively and professionally in technically demanding situations, in a patient environment, with the minimum of supervision is essential.The role is to provide a high level of engineering technical support, which is typically beyond first line maintenance level, to a busy Radiotherapy department. There is also a requirement to undertake all Planned Maintenance activities. The successful applicant will work closely with members of the physics team to perform Quality Assurance checks of the Linear Accelerators. Another significant aspect of the role is to undertake research and development projects. Note, this role does not encompass Proton Beam Therapy.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be multi-skilled with a primary background in electronic / electrical engineering, with experience in exercising judgement to determine and resolve the causes of faults in high-capital, highly complex patient-critical medical devices and systems, applying suitable fault-finding techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of normal first-line maintenance.Experience in servicing and repairing Linear Accelerators, kV and MV Imaging systems and patient support couches is essential.Experience of Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators and Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerators would be desirable.Familiarity in performing Quality Assurance checks on Linear Accelerators would also be desirable.A degree or HNC/D in electronics / electrical engineering or equivalent technical qualification in engineering is essential.The integrated Radiotherapy Physics section is part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Department of Clinical Oncology. The Radiotherapy Department is currently equipped with five Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators. The department equipment also includes one orthovoltage unit and an Elekta High Dose Rate Flexitron brachytherapy unit. Planning equipment includes a CT simulator with full 4D imaging capabilities.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree or HND Equivalent in Physical Science, or equivalent level of knowledge
- State Registered Clinical Technologist or Eligible
- Professional Membership of a relevant professional body(e.g. IPEM / IET) or Eligible
Experience
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of 1)Computer Control Systems
- Specialist training - Attendance of Manufacturers training courses and practical experience on Linear Accelerators, Cobalt, Orthovoltage and Superficial therapy machines, Simulators, CT simulators and CT scanners
- A minimum of 5 years practical experience in Radiotherapy servicing workshop practises and techniques, covering preventive maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in servicing and maintenance of radiation based equipment, including linear accelerators
- Experience of electrical safety testing of medical devices
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Fault Diagnosis and Rectification, with the ability deal with complex and unpredictable situations
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex technical material to colleagues and other professionals
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Show ability to teach and train technical and non-technical staff in both formal and informal settings
- To Participate in Continuing Professional Development and maintain state registration
Specific Requirements
Essential
- High degree of manual dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills.
- Able to use fine tools for accurate equipment adjustment/assembly
- Able to lift medium/heavy weights (e.g. lead shielding)
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (working around patients when machine has failed in Radiotherapy)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree or HND Equivalent in Physical Science, or equivalent level of knowledge
- State Registered Clinical Technologist or Eligible
- Professional Membership of a relevant professional body(e.g. IPEM / IET) or Eligible
Experience
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of 1)Computer Control Systems
- Specialist training - Attendance of Manufacturers training courses and practical experience on Linear Accelerators, Cobalt, Orthovoltage and Superficial therapy machines, Simulators, CT simulators and CT scanners
- A minimum of 5 years practical experience in Radiotherapy servicing workshop practises and techniques, covering preventive maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in servicing and maintenance of radiation based equipment, including linear accelerators
- Experience of electrical safety testing of medical devices
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Fault Diagnosis and Rectification, with the ability deal with complex and unpredictable situations
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex technical material to colleagues and other professionals
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Show ability to teach and train technical and non-technical staff in both formal and informal settings
- To Participate in Continuing Professional Development and maintain state registration
Specific Requirements
Essential
- High degree of manual dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills.
- Able to use fine tools for accurate equipment adjustment/assembly
- Able to lift medium/heavy weights (e.g. lead shielding)
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (working around patients when machine has failed in Radiotherapy)
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
