Job summary
We are seeking to recruit aMechanical/Electronic/Electrical Engineer to work in theRadiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics, based at The James Cook University Hospital.
South Tees is a high performing Trust, employing 9000 staff, providing acute and community services. We pride ourselves on excellence and are situated at the heart of a great place to live. The Department comprises 44 scientific and technical staff. The department prides itself on delivering state-of the-art treatment techniques to our patient population and research and development is actively encouraged. This post is part of a team of 13 physicists, 3 technologists and 4 Engineers working in radiotherapy physics.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be multi skilled with electronics/mechanical engineering as a primary discipline and should be enthusiastic, and highly motivated person, joining our existing Radiotherapy Engineering Group (REG), to help maintain and repair our state-of-the-art X-Ray Linear Accelerators and CT imaging equipment
The department has six Elekta linacs (all equipped with FFF technology) and will soon install a new kV unit. Pre-treatment imaging consists of two Siemens wide bore CT scanners with associated ProSoma virtual simulation software. Treatment plans are produced using Raystation and Monaco. We have an active brachytherapy service, treating a variety of sites using our Nucletron remote after-loading brachytherapy unit.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and accuracy skills of a high order.
- Good IT Skills.
- The ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated, enthusiastic and pride in producing high quality results.
- Evidence of Manufacturer Training.
- Multi-disciplinary working experience.
- Knowledge of computer network administration.
- Knowledge of high voltage and high-power control systems.
- Manufacturer training on a large range of radiotherapy products.
Desirable
- Ability to respond calmly, and professionally in the event of emergency.
- Knowledge of networking and software upgrade experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or (HND/HNC + experience) in Engineering
- Participating in a program for continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at meetings or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good engineering skills and completed project work.
- Evidence of written reports and presentations.
- Highly specialised data analysis skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Working in a clinical environment.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and accuracy skills of a high order.
- Good IT Skills.
- The ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated, enthusiastic and pride in producing high quality results.
- Evidence of Manufacturer Training.
- Multi-disciplinary working experience.
- Knowledge of computer network administration.
- Knowledge of high voltage and high-power control systems.
- Manufacturer training on a large range of radiotherapy products.
Desirable
- Ability to respond calmly, and professionally in the event of emergency.
- Knowledge of networking and software upgrade experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or (HND/HNC + experience) in Engineering
- Participating in a program for continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at meetings or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good engineering skills and completed project work.
- Evidence of written reports and presentations.
- Highly specialised data analysis skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Working in a clinical environment.
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).
