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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy Engineering & Clinical Technology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
158-25-235-PHY
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/10/2025 23:59

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Engineering Technologist

NHS AfC: Band 7

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.

We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.  It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

 

Job overview

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

 

 

The Trust is looking for an experienced engineer to work as a member of a team of Clinical Technologists to undertake repair, quality assurance, calibration and maintenance of sophisticated medical equipment. The post holder will also have responsibility for the management of staff and resources. They will be expected to work across all three Radiotherapy sites on a rotating basis.

 

To be eligible to apply for the role, the applicant must hold professional registration as a Clinical Technologist (Radiation Engineering) with an accredited register.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder must be skilled at fault finding complex electronic systems and possess good attention to detail. The candidate should have relevant experience working on radiation equipment and/or complex electronic equipment. Mechanical engineering experience would be an advantage. Education should be to Degree level or equivalent experience.

 

Applicants must have good communication skills and be able to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are - 

  • Kind

  • Empowered

  • Responsible

  • Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registration as a Clinical Technologist (Radiation Engineering) with an accredited register
  • Certified equipment manufacturer course
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject area (Electronic/Mechanical Engineering)

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria
  • In-depth knowledge of Linear Accelerators
  • Substantial knowledge and experience in electronic and/or mechanical engineering theory and practice
  • Full knowledge and experience in fault-finding techniques
  • Knowledge and experience in all aspects of I.T., including networks and operating systems

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient relevant or translatable experience

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Matthew Temple
Job title
Lead Technologist
Email address
[email protected]
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