Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dedicated Equipment Engineering Team within Radiotherapy Physics as an Apprentice Radiotherapy Clinical Technologist. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has an interest in a career in engineering.
We provide maintenance and technical support for specialised equipment used for Radiotherapy. The department has six Varian linear accelerators (two Halcyon and four TrueBeam) all with surface guided radiotherapy (SGRT), two Siemens CT scanners, an Xstrahl superficial radiotherapy unit, a Flexitron brachytherapy afterloader and a Papillon contact radiotherapy machine. As well as the machines used directly for patient care, the team are responsible for the maintenance of test equipment used for servicing and quality control. The department was the first Radiotherapy Physics service to gain UKAS accreditation to the emerging BS70000 MPACE quality standard, evidencing that commitment to delivery of high quality clinical service is a core value of the team, and we continue to maintain ISO9001 certification for the entire Radiotherapy service.
Applicants who are seeking regular but flexible working patterns are encouraged to enable a 6.30 am - 8 pm service.
Main duties of the job
This three-year apprenticeship combines theoretical and practical experience leading the candidate towards achieving the Degree in Healthcare Science (specialising in Clinical Engineering) with the University of the West of England.
The apprentice will work alongside Dosimetrists and Physicists in a state-of-the-art Radiotherapy department as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, contribute to the care of patients and support the provision of Radiotherapy within the Trust.
The post holder will be a member of a team of clinical technologists assisting the Lead Specialist Technologist in the provision of the servicing, repair and maintenance of Radiotherapy Treatment and Radiation Monitoring equipment, under the scientific supervision of the Principal Physicist for Equipment and Dosimetry.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE at grades A* to C (or equivalent level 2 qualifications)
- Minimum level 2 in numeracy and literacy (Grade C or above in Maths and English)
- Level 3 qualifications to 96 UCAS points or appropriate BTEC qualification or access to higher education diploma
- Or BTEC Level 4 diploma in Healthcare Science
- Or BTEC National Extended Diploma (Grade MMM, including at least one relevant STEM subject)
- Or Access to Higher Education (60- credit) Diploma (with at least 15 credits in STEM-based units graded Merit or above)
- Must not hold a qualification that accredits similar skills or knowledge of the same level or above (i.e. previous healthcare science degree)
Desirable
- IT certificate or qualification (e.g. ECDL, BTEC)
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Experience working as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative when and where appropriate
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Work experience in a health care/ science role
- Customer service experience, dealing with people on the telephone and face-to-face
- Understanding of HUTHs core values
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to communicate and interpret information in a clear and logical manner
- Able to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Insight in how to evaluate own strengths and developmental needs, seeking advice when appropriate
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Special attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- This is an apprenticeship, to be eligible for funding you must have current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years
- Commit to undertake and achieve the degree apprenticeship
- Required to develop new skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE at grades A* to C (or equivalent level 2 qualifications)
- Minimum level 2 in numeracy and literacy (Grade C or above in Maths and English)
- Level 3 qualifications to 96 UCAS points or appropriate BTEC qualification or access to higher education diploma
- Or BTEC Level 4 diploma in Healthcare Science
- Or BTEC National Extended Diploma (Grade MMM, including at least one relevant STEM subject)
- Or Access to Higher Education (60- credit) Diploma (with at least 15 credits in STEM-based units graded Merit or above)
- Must not hold a qualification that accredits similar skills or knowledge of the same level or above (i.e. previous healthcare science degree)
Desirable
- IT certificate or qualification (e.g. ECDL, BTEC)
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Experience working as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative when and where appropriate
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Work experience in a health care/ science role
- Customer service experience, dealing with people on the telephone and face-to-face
- Understanding of HUTHs core values
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to communicate and interpret information in a clear and logical manner
- Able to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Insight in how to evaluate own strengths and developmental needs, seeking advice when appropriate
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Special attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- This is an apprenticeship, to be eligible for funding you must have current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years
- Commit to undertake and achieve the degree apprenticeship
- Required to develop new skills
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.
