Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff
Main area Radiotherapy Electronics Technologist Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full Time - 37.5 hours per week. Some shift work) Job ref 164-6937610
Site City Hospital Campus Town Nottingham Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Do you have a strong practical background in either electronic or electrical engineering? We are looking for someone with your skills to join our small team of engineers that service and maintain specialist medical equipment used in the treatment of cancer. The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification in either electronics or electrical engineering. A person with a practical approach to problem-solving electronic faults is the main qualification we are looking for. Main duties of the job
The post holder is a key member of the Radiotherapy Engineering team. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focussed support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This includes pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing, and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient-critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient-critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Clinical Technical Provide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology and Radiotherapy Physics Departments. Start-up Linear Accelerators and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance. Interpret treatment machine standby & running values to identify possible deterioration of specific components. Communicate with treatment radiographers, physicists, and clinical staff to assess equipment problems. Perform immediate rectification tasks to allow the continuation of patient treatment. Conduct scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines. Participate in a shift pattern providing pre-treatment maintenance on weekends. Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas. Provide support on the maintenance and repair of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment. 2. Managerial Work is managed by senior electronics staff. Participate in shift patterns and on-call rosters. Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies. 3. Teaching, Training and Research Regularly teach and train other staff in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment. Assist other groups within the department in the development of new devices. 4. Professional Keep abreast of technical developments through continuing professional development. Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Degree in Engineering Some knowledge of medical equipment Training in linac engineering Experience
Practical experience of fault finding and electronics Experience of hardware and software systems Other requirements specific to the role
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the radiotherapy service Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare. With endless personal development opportunities available, we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided.
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Do you have a strong practical background in either electronic or electrical engineering? We are looking for someone with your skills to join our small team of engineers that service and maintain specialist medical equipment used in the treatment of cancer. The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification in either electronics or electrical engineering. A person with a practical approach to problem-solving electronic faults is the main qualification we are looking for. Main duties of the job
The post holder is a key member of the Radiotherapy Engineering team. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focussed support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This includes pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing, and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient-critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient-critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Clinical Technical Provide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology and Radiotherapy Physics Departments. Start-up Linear Accelerators and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance. Interpret treatment machine standby & running values to identify possible deterioration of specific components. Communicate with treatment radiographers, physicists, and clinical staff to assess equipment problems. Perform immediate rectification tasks to allow the continuation of patient treatment. Conduct scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines. Participate in a shift pattern providing pre-treatment maintenance on weekends. Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas. Provide support on the maintenance and repair of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment. 2. Managerial Work is managed by senior electronics staff. Participate in shift patterns and on-call rosters. Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies. 3. Teaching, Training and Research Regularly teach and train other staff in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment. Assist other groups within the department in the development of new devices. 4. Professional Keep abreast of technical developments through continuing professional development. Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Degree in Engineering Some knowledge of medical equipment Training in linac engineering Experience
Practical experience of fault finding and electronics Experience of hardware and software systems Other requirements specific to the role
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the radiotherapy service Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare. With endless personal development opportunities available, we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided.
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