Radiotherapy Engineer

Job overview

Are you looking for the challenge of maintaining complex, cutting edge medical technology? If this we would love to hear from you. There is a vacancy for a Specialist Electronics Technician based in the Radiotherapy Department in the Rosemere Cancer Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital.

You will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art medical linear accelerators and associated radiotherapy equipment

The department currently has 8 Linear Accelerators, 2 Philips bore CT scanners and a superficial X-Ray therapy unit.

All linear accelerators have VisionRT Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) systems installed, the department is a centre of excellence for SGRT.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for applicants with a degree or equivalent level of electronics knowledge and at least 5 years extensive practical experience in interpreting circuit diagrams, fault-finding to component level, electronic repair and applying electronic workshop practices. Applicants with lesser qualifications but equivalent knowledge gained through experience will be considered. Comprehensive training to a highly specialist level will be provided, both on site, and by attendance on extensive manufacturers training courses. You should have basic engineering skills and be able to use hand, power and machine tools. A practical knowledge of IT, networking and coding is advantageous.

The post is graded at Band 6 but will be appointed, and held, at Band 5 until membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) is achieved.

The successful applicant will join an electronics/multi-skilled section specialising in linear accelerator support. Dedication, flexibility and willingness for some out-of-hours work are essential for this role.

Working for our organisation

The Radiotherapy Department is housed within a purpose-built building at the Royal Preston Hospital known as the Rosemere Cancer Centre. It provides treatment for a population of around 1.6 million people covering Lancashire and south Cumbria.

Although most of the time will be spent at Royal Preston Hospital we work closely with other centres within the North West Radiotherapy Specialised Services Clinical Network and some working at these sites will be required.

Visits to the department to discuss the post and to get an idea of what we do are strongly encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description for details of main responsibilities.

Being Caring and Compassionate

Being caring and compassionate is at the heart of everything we do, it is about understanding what each person needs and striving to make a positive difference in whatever way we can.

Recognising Individuality

Appreciating differences, making staff and patients feel respected and valued.

Seeking to Involve

Actively gets involved and encourages others to contribute and share their ideas, information, knowledge and skills in order to provide a joined up service.

Building Team Spirit

Working together as one team with shared goals doing what it takes to provide the best possible service.

Taking Personal Responsibility

Individuals are accountable for achieving improvements to obtain the highest standards of care in the most professional way, resulting in a service we can all be proud of.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

• Degree, HND, HNC or other high-level qualification in a relevant engineering or science-based discipline
• Registered as a Clinical Technologist (RCT)

Desirable criteria

• Eligible for incorporated membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body
• Satisfactory completion of manufacturer’s technical training courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working with complex electronic and/or computer-controlled systems
• Experience in fault diagnosis and rectification on complex industrial, avionic or medical systems
• Knowledge attained by post-graduation qualification or experience within a relevant engineering discipline
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety legislation
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of physics and general scientific principles

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working on radiotherapy or medical equipment
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of linear accelerators
• Experience of supervision of students and trainees
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality system
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases