Senior Linac Engineer/Dosimetrist in Cardiff

The post holder works in the team which keeps the linear accelerator treatment machines and other radiotherapy equipment operational, maintained, repaired and safe, and assists with their installation, commissioning, QA and development. It also includes designing innovative equipment and giving specialist advice. They will also participate in the team which maintains the IT networks between the treatment facilities. This work is essential for the effective treatment of cancer patients.

Radiotherapy Physics provides all the background scientific and technical data, advice and expertise to the radiotherapy and physics departments for the treatment machines, computer systems and specialised devices. This is fundamental for patient doses to be prescribed and given correctly, safe operation of equipment and staff protection from X‑Rays. It includes specifications for the equipment, calibration and QA, repair & maintenance, data networking and computer control, and individualised patient dose computations. Its expert sections include mechanical engineering, machine maintenance & repair, brachytherapy, computing & electronics, treatment planning, dosimetry, training & teaching, and R&D. It also provides a full Radiation Protection service to all X‑Ray users in SE Wales.

Main duties of the job:

• To participate in providing planned and emergency maintenance and repair of highly complex treatment systems.
• To advise on the safe working conditions and alignment of clinical treatment machines.
• To assist in the system management of the radiotherapy treatment computer systems.
• Undertakes Quality Assurance regimes on treatment machines according to local protocol.
• Undertakes specific Research and Development Projects and helps instigate changes of practice which result from these.
• Assist with the commissioning of treatment machines as required.

Specific responsibilities for other services will depend on the skills of the post holder. There is a requirement to support the work across the breadth of the department on a call and rota basis. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications:

• BSc or Equivalent – Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
• Equivalent of HND/C with demonstrable experience to Degree level.
• MSc – In an appropriate subject.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance schemes and principles in radiotherapy.
• Attended and successfully completed any Radiotherapy treatment equipment manufacturer’s advanced training courses.
• IOSH Working Safely Course.

Experience:

• Experience at Band 5 level or above in Linear Accelerator maintenance.
• Equivalent experience gained with a Linear Accelerator manufacturer.
• Both the above should include training to Post Graduate Level.
• Other relevant experience gained outside the NHS could be considered.
• R&D undertaken on one’s own initiative.
• Eligibility to join the Register of Clinical Technologists.

Skills:

• Good communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Use of electronic analysis tools & interpretation of results.
• Proven ability with computer software development and its adaptation.

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.