Senior Clinical Technologist – Radiation Engineering in Birmingham

An exciting development opportunity has arisen within the Radiotherapy Physics Technical Services department for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is looking to develop a career in radiation engineering within the NHS. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering with a practical mind-set, who are self-motivated and can demonstrate good communication skills with an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will ideally have a BEng or BSc honours degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering; however, applicants who possess a Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject with experience and skills equivalent to an Electronics or Mechanical engineering degree will also be considered.

The successful applicant will be involved in the maintenance and management of the equipment in the radiotherapy service, including linear accelerators, imaging devices and their computerised control systems. This will require the development of skills in electronic and mechanical engineering, and in computer control and management systems.

• Essential: BEng Hons in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent as well as additional knowledge and experience in radiation engineering equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma level.
• Registered Clinical Technologist, or eligible for equivalence process.

• Essential: Specialist knowledge of radiotherapy equipment and facilities including HT generation, RF systems, high vacuum systems and safety-critical real-time computer control.
• Extensive specialist knowledge of analogue, digital and power electronic components, devices, systems and design, electro-mechanical systems and equipment support and repair.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development in Medical Physics especially in the field of electronics engineering applied to radiotherapy technologies.
• Good working knowledge and practical experience of a range of specialist treatment machine Quality Control procedures including radiation dosimetry and adjustment of radiation beam parameters.
• Knowledge of the hazards, including ionising radiation, encountered in medical equipment maintenance and production activities and the necessary precautions required.
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or human error and of the critical requirement for accuracy in Quality Control of radiotherapy equipment.
• Knowledge of the NHS working environment within a quality management system (e.g. ISO9001:2015).
• Comprehension of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, procedures and practices, e.g. ISO 9001:2015, relevant BSI and ISO standards, Health and Safety at Work Act, RIDDOR, COSHH, IRR, IR(ME)R, Data Protection Act and Caldicott.

• Desirable: Extensive practical experience and specialist expertise gained through training (including manufacturers' courses) on linear accelerators, simulators and other radiotherapy equipment, associated radiotherapy systems (e.g. Treatment Management System) and associated Medical Physics equipment (e.g. dosimetry equipment).
• Practical experience in electronics technology procedures, techniques, design (including CAD) and the use of sophisticated diagnostic equipment.
• Experience of using practical and mechanical skills to implement the repair and replacement of parts on complex mechanical systems.

• Essential: Reliable, Punctual, Self-motivated, Able to work flexibly including early and late working with some weekends, Participation in the emergency weekend on-call rota, Able to work and travel across all UHB sites and externally as required by the role.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.