Radiotherapy Physics Lead Engineer

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiotherapy Physics department at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated radiation engineer to join the team at Lincolnshire Oncology Centre to support safe treatment of patients.

You will assist in calibration and quality control of radiotherapy equipment, monitor service standards and contribute to clinical and organisational strategies.

Occasional weekend and bank holiday cover, on-call duties, and opportunities to develop under an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the technological aspects of radiotherapy service.
• Assist in providing professional technological leadership in an area of expertise locally.
• Assist in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
• Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise.
• Contributes to service and staff development.
• Responsibilities in specialist project areas.
• This role will require occasional weekend working and contribute to bank holiday cover.
• Maintain clinical accelerators requiring core practical and theoretical electronic skills. Engage in the activity and maintenance of the quality management system. Attend necessary training courses required in the performance of your duties. Ensure that all activities conform to statutory regulations, local rules and approved codes of practice, in particular IRR and IRMER and the use of radioactive substances. Follow all the safety precautions relating to COSHH and Health & Safety regulations when dealing with radioactive and chemical products. Engage in the activities of a mechanical workshop including production of applicator cutouts and other items to the benefit of the radiotherapy service. The post holder may be required to perform duties outside the normal working hours of the department, including weekends (on-call and service work) and contribute to bank holiday cover.

Job description

The Radiotherapy Physics department at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated radiation engineer to join the team at Lincolnshire Oncology Centre to support safe treatment of patients.

You will assist in calibration and quality control of radiotherapy equipment, monitor service standards and contribute to clinical and organisational strategies.

Occasional weekend and bank holiday cover, on-call duties, and opportunities to develop under an experienced team.