Band 8a Lead Clinical Technologist, Radiotherapy Engineering

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• o Certified manufacturer's training on same treatment equipment from same manufacturer to that in Radiotherapy at RFH
• o BSc/HNC/BEng or equivalent containing a major electronic engineering component.
• o Certified manufacturer's training on radiotherapy treatment equipment.
• o Relevant MSc or higher degree or equivalent level of knowledge.
• o Registered Clinical Technologist or eligible for registration

Desirable

• oIncorporated Status with professional organization eg IEng or eligible for

Experience

Essential

• oAdvanced knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering, electromechanical and computer systems.
• oSpecialist training and practical experience on operation and maintenance of linear accelerators, Orthovoltage and superficial therapy machines.
• oProven record of independent practice covering preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, diagnosing faults and repairing medical equipment
• oPractical knowledge of Accredited Radiotherapy QA systems and procedures.
• oBroad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or staff error
• oWorking knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. (for e.g. ISO 9001:2015, Health and safety, COSHH as applied to a radiotherapy service)
• oUnderstanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation, high voltage electrical hazards, Rf generation, high pressure gases, solvents, oils and manual handling of heavy objects.
• o Highly developed specialist knowledge of clinical technology across a range of work procedures relating to medical equipment support, repair and Quality Control, primarily in the field of radiotherapy technologies
• o Knowledge of high voltage, high power control systems, RF generation, high vacuum systems, electromechanical systems and electromagnetic systems

Desirable

• oKnowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• oAble to priorities and manage own workload with effective time management skills. Flexible, able to adjust commitments when required and work to tight deadlines. (e.g. work autonomously on complex radiotherapy equipment,
• oAble to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own areas of competence. (e.g. ability to fault find and repair complex radiotherapy equipment) and to recognise when advice must be sought
• oAble to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
• oAbility to motivate, teach and train others, including other non-technical staff groups, on highly specialist subjects
• oAble to communicate highly complex information to other healthcare professionals and equipment manufacturers
• oAble to perform quality assurance measurements autonomously on complex radiotherapy equipment
• o Analytical problem solving ability (e.g. interpreting and understanding complex circuit diagrams), maintain frequent periods of prolonged concentration, and able to resolve complex issues and situations that are often unpredictable and do not fit a standard pattern
• o Able to develop systems and write software and scripts relevant to computer systems supporting radiotherapy

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• oHigh degree of physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and equipment adjustments using fine tools in the location of potential lethal voltages
• oAble to lift and move medium/heavy weights, for example lead shielding from accelerators or lifting over 20kg without mechanical aids).
• oAble to deal with occasional unpleasant working conditions (for example cleaning bodily fluids from within accelerator).

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

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

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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).