Radiotherapy Clinical Technologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

The closing date is 13 October 2024

Job summary

The post-holder will work as an engineer in MEMO's Radiotherapy Group.

The group is responsible for the Radiotherapy Departments Linear Accelerators, CT Scanners and other radiotherapy equipment.

The MEMO Radiotherapy Group are involved in the whole life management of a wide range of radiotherapy medical equipment and also provide some support to the other departments within the BHOC building.

The job involves carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex medical equipment. This will include HV, high energy RF, analogue and digital circuits, and water cooling. The linacs also have both vacuum and gas filled components.

Team members have the specialised technical ability, knowledge and skills to maintain and repair equipment used for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients, and to ensure that the equipment remains safe and within specification.

The post holder will have the requisite knowledge and skills to work independently with complex electrical medical equipment. They will have the knowledge to differentiate between technical and clinical problems and have authority to refer problems to suitably qualified colleagues.

Professional training will provide the basis to allow the post holder to work on a range of equipment and this will include some manufacturer provided technical training courses.More senior staff in the department will supervise all of the post holder's work until considered qualified and competent.

Main duties of the job

Using knowledge and training carry out the acceptance, performance and safety checks of new equipment, ascertain appropriate documentation is supplied and to bring to the attention of the Line Manager new products where technical manuals and training may be required.
Work safely with potentially fatal voltages and currents when repairing medical equipment.
Plan and organise servicing, calibration and repair for a range of patient-critical electro-medical equipment by liaising with users and suppliers. Prioritise work load in response to urgent requests for assistance.
Carry out planned and corrective maintenance, functional testing, and calibration and quality control tests on a wide range of complex medical devices. Use Manufacturer's Service Manuals, following and interpreting circuit diagrams in order to diagnose faults.
The post holder should have a good working knowledge of the MHRA's Managing Medical Devices Policy, EU Medical Device Directives, ISO Quality Management systems, CQC regulations and other appropriate legislation and guidelines relating to Medical Devices.
For the Radiation group the post holder should also have good working knowledge of IRR & IRMER Regulations, Electrical Installation Regulations, Estates HTM and HBN's.
Order supplies of parts and accessories for a range of electro-medical equipment in preparation for its repair and maintenance. Be responsible for the safe use of the medical devices, test equipment and tools in the post-holder's care.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-5180-MF

Job locations

Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre

Bristol

BS2 8ED

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

HNC/HND Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Registration as a Clinical Technologist
A degree in engineering or relevant discipline
Incorporated-level Engineer or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of electrical/electronic/mechanical medical equipment
Knowledge of computer equipment
Experience of working on electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment servicing and repairing
Experience in diagnosing component and system faults
Experience and knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office Applications
Experience of working in a service environment

Desirable

Knowledge of computer networks
Knowledge of relevant legislations and national standard e.g. ISO 13485, Health & Safety
Experience in using service database, call-logging

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Physical accuracy and good hand and eye coordination for small parts working
Use of fine tools for equipment fabrication / assembly /adjustment
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work under pressure and meet reasonable deadlines
Ability to deal with constantly changing workload and situations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to understand of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
Ability to manoeuvre medium/heavy weight in varying locations
Ability to use Microsoft Office/Works, to set up documents and spreadsheets

Desirable

Full Driving Licence

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

HNC/HND Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Registration as a Clinical Technologist
A degree in engineering or relevant discipline
Incorporated-level Engineer or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of electrical/electronic/mechanical medical equipment
Knowledge of computer equipment
Experience of working on electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment servicing and repairing
Experience in diagnosing component and system faults
Experience and knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office Applications
Experience of working in a service environment

Desirable

Knowledge of computer networks
Knowledge of relevant legislations and national standard e.g. ISO 13485, Health & Safety
Experience in using service database, call-logging

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Physical accuracy and good hand and eye coordination for small parts working
Use of fine tools for equipment fabrication / assembly /adjustment
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work under pressure and meet reasonable deadlines
Ability to deal with constantly changing workload and situations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to understand of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
Ability to manoeuvre medium/heavy weight in varying locations
Ability to use Microsoft Office/Works, to set up documents and spreadsheets

Desirable

Full Driving Licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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