Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dedicated Equipment Engineering team within the Radiotherapy Physics department based in the Queens Centre at Castle Hill Hospital; Cottingham. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has an interest in advancing their 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), 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
You will be part of a team of clinical technologists working together to service, maintain and repairradiotherapy treatment and radiation monitoring equipment. You will be expected to participate in a rangeof activities including:
- Faultfinding, emergency repair, calibration and maintenance of a range of specialist, high-valueradiotherapy treatment and radiation monitoring equipment. Ensuring equipment is calibrated tomanufacturers and radiation protection standards, to operate effectively and safely with the minimumdowntime.
- Support for advanced Radiotherapy computer systems.
- Provide supervision of, and training for, other staff working in the team.
- Provide support to scientific staff in development of the service and the implementation of newtechniques into routine clinical practice.
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.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
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.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an appropriate science or engineering subject.
- Registration as a Clinical Technologist.
Desirable
- IT qualifications (hardware/software).
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the techniques employed to repair, maintain and calibrate electronic equipment / instrumentation.
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards professional and other guidelines (IR(ME)R, IRR, ISO9002, BSI, BS 70000:2017)
- Significant experience of technical service support with electronic/electromechanical equipment.
- Understanding of server administration and networking.
Desirable
- Working in a patient orientated environment.
- Experience of supporting computers/servers and computer controlled systems
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in a written format on simple and complex technical issues.
- Able to prioritize and manage own work.
- Exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Works well with in a team.
- Capable of working without supervision
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
- Participate in standard setting and research projects.
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development.
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care.
- Facilitate learning of others.
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
- Commitment to obtaining and maintaining full Registration.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an appropriate science or engineering subject.
- Registration as a Clinical Technologist.
Desirable
- IT qualifications (hardware/software).
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the techniques employed to repair, maintain and calibrate electronic equipment / instrumentation.
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards professional and other guidelines (IR(ME)R, IRR, ISO9002, BSI, BS 70000:2017)
- Significant experience of technical service support with electronic/electromechanical equipment.
- Understanding of server administration and networking.
Desirable
- Working in a patient orientated environment.
- Experience of supporting computers/servers and computer controlled systems
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in a written format on simple and complex technical issues.
- Able to prioritize and manage own work.
- Exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Works well with in a team.
- Capable of working without supervision
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
- Participate in standard setting and research projects.
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development.
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care.
- Facilitate learning of others.
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
- Commitment to obtaining and maintaining full Registration.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
