Radiotherapy Clinical Technologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW); Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an engineer for the MEMO Radiotherapy Group responsible for maintaining and repairing complex radiotherapy equipment. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in electrical engineering and be skilled in diagnosing faults with Linacs and CT machines. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linacs and CT machines essential.
• Experience in diagnosing component/system faults.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out acceptance, performance, and safety checks on new equipment.
• Plan and organise servicing and calibration of patient-critical electro-medical equipment.
• Conduct planned and corrective maintenance on complex medical devices.

Skills

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

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.

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Linacs and CT machines
• Experience of working on Linacs and CT machines
• Experience in diagnosing component and system faults
• Experience of working on Linacs and CT machines
• 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

Aptitudes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Show a high degree of self-motivation and discipline as required in a front-line service organisation (
• Can work efficiently and constructively in both a team environment as well as a lone working environment
• Has the commitment and desire to succeed in the professional qualifications being studied
• Show commitment to continued learning
• Has the tenacity and drive in achieving goals

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to fault find and replace electronic parts using test equipment, circuit diagrams, and other tools
• 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

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Registration as a Clinical Technologist
• Incorporated-level Engineer or equivalent

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Linacs and CT machines
• Experience of working on Linacs and CT machines
• Experience in diagnosing component and system faults
• Experience of working on Linacs and CT machines
• 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

Aptitudes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Show a high degree of self-motivation and discipline as required in a front-line service organisation (
• Can work efficiently and constructively in both a team environment as well as a lone working environment
• Has the commitment and desire to succeed in the professional qualifications being studied
• Show commitment to continued learning
• Has the tenacity and drive in achieving goals

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to fault find and replace electronic parts using test equipment, circuit diagrams, and other tools
• 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

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Registration as a Clinical Technologist
• Incorporated-level Engineer or equivalent

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 .

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. .

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.
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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

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