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Radiotherapy Physics
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
391-RFL-6225217
Cyflogwr
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Royal Free Hospital
Tref
London
Cyflog
£58,698 - £65,095 per annum inclusive of HCAS
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23/05/2024 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

NHS

Band 8a Lead Clinical Technologist, Radiotherapy Engineering

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking to recruit a senior radiotherapy engineer to join the radiotherapy physics team at The Royal Free Hospital. 

The successful candidate would be expected perform preventative maintenance and quality assurance on a wide range of radiotherapy equipment and to liaise with equipment manufacturers to maintain the availability of the treatment units. For this post the successful candidate would have already  completed the Varian training courses.

The successful candidate will also participate in routine q.a. of the treatment and dosimetry equipment and is encouraged to support clinical dosimery measurements where appropriate.

In addition, the post acts as the deputy and primary support to the Radiotherapy QA Manager for Radiotherapy’s ISO 9001 accredited quality management system and maintains the Radiotherapy Quality Assurance system management software “Q-Pulse”.

There is approximately a 60:40 split in the above roles with engineering taking precedence.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The Royal Free Radiotherapy service has 2 Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, a Xstrahl system, a Canon (Toshiba) large bore CT-scanner, access to PET and MRI and currently the Philips Pinnacle treatment planning system ver16.2. along with a wide range of dosimetry and engineering support equipment. Varian’s Aria patient management system integrates the service with the accredited quality management system supported on “Q-Pulse”.

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The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, and the responsibilities of the job description.

Manyleb y person

Values

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • BSc/HNC/BEng or equivalent containing a major electronic engineering component.
  • Relevant MSc or higher degree or equivalent level of knowledge.
  • Registered Clinical Technologist or eligible for registration.
  • Certified manufacturer’s training on radiotherapy treatment equipment.
  • Certified manufacturer’s training on same treatment equipment from same manufacturer to that in Radiotherapy at RFL.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Incorporated Status with professional organization eg IEng or eligible for.

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering, electromechanical and computer systems
  • Specialist training and practical experience on operation and maintenance of linear accelerators, Orthovoltage and superficial therapy machines.
  • Proven record of independent practice covering preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, diagnosing faults and repairing medical equipment.
  • Knowledge of high voltage, high power control systems, RF generation, high vacuum systems, electromechanical systems and electromagnetic systems.
  • Practical knowledge of Accredited Radiotherapy QA systems and procedures.
  • Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or staff error.
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. (for e.g. ISO 9001:2015, Health and safety, COSHH as applied to a radiotherapy service)
  • Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation, high voltage electrical hazards, Rf generation, high pressure gases, solvents, oils and manual handling of heavy objects.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications

Skills and aptitudes

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to priorities and manage own workload with effective time management skills. Flexible, able to adjust commitments when required and work to tight deadlines. (e.g. work autonomously on complex radiotherapy equipment,
  • Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own areas of competence. (e.g. ability to fault find and repair complex radiotherapy equipment) and to recognise when advice must be sought.
  • Ability to motivate, teach and train others, including other non-technical staff groups, on highly specialist subjects.
  • Analytical problem solving ability (e.g. interpreting and understanding complex circuit diagrams), maintain frequent periods of prolonged concentration, and able to resolve complex issues and situations that are often unpredictable and do not fit a standard pattern.
  • Able to communicate highly complex information to other healthcare professionals and equipment manufacturers.
  • Able to perform quality assurance measurements autonomously on complex radiotherapy equipment
  • Able to develop systems and write software and scripts relevant to computer systems supporting radiotherapy.

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Neil Dancer
Teitl y swydd
Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
0207 830 2113
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Katia Pasciuti
Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics
[email protected]
0207 830 2113

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