Radiotherapy Systems Engineer (Practitioner Clinical Technologist)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent, fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Sunday (shifts between 7.30am-20.00pm).

Radiotherapy Physics has a vacancy at its entry Clinical Technologist grade within its Technology Services section based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer. The successful candidate will be based at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow but may be required to carry out some duties at the Lanarkshire Beatson satellite centre in Airdrie, Lanarkshire.

This post involves working within a team of engineers, who undertake the servicing and repair of the Department’s radiotherapy linear accelerator equipment and associated systems. Duties will include specialised support on a variety of specialised radiotherapy equipment undertaking routine quality assurance testing, and planned maintenance and repair outside of clinical working hours. You must be meticulous and have excellent communication and team working skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a flexible manner as radiotherapy services are provided across extended working hours (7.30am till 8 pm) and participation in the weekend on-call system is required. Rotation to cover duties at both sites will be required.

Candidates should hold an appropriate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, medical technology or an equivalent qualification (Degree/HNC/HND) provided the knowledge, training and experience profile matches the requirements of the post. Knowledge of the underlying technologies used in radiotherapy technology, including x-ray generation and detection, and microwave and electromechanical systems would be desirable along with an understanding of the methodology applied to equipment design, construction, fault diagnosis and repair to component level. Supplementary training will be provided as necessary.

Prospective applicants can discuss the post informally with Wajid Mohammed, Technical Manager either by telephone [phone]/7523 or email [e-mail]. Visits to the Department and to meet other staff are welcomed and encouraged.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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