Job summary
We are seeking to recruit 2 enthusiastic and experienced Radiotherapy Electronics Engineers to participate in delivering a high quality maintenance & repair service to our Radiotherapy Service. This is an opportunity to join a team of highly experienced engineers. You will be educated to B.Sc. degree level or equivalent in electronics and electrical engineering, with minimum 10 years of experience in the field of radiotherapy, working with linacs.
Linacs incorporate high voltage systems, high vacuum systems, high power RF systems and circuits, cooling systems, microcontroller based systems, pressurised gas systems and complex mechanical systems; and you will be expected to work in any of these areas. This creates a dynamic working environment with multiple daily challenges and opportunities to learn. The department boasts fully equipped electronics and mechanical workshops to enable on site repairs.
The Radiation Physics Department provides a full range of complex radiotherapy scientific and technical services at Charing Cross (CHX) and Hammersmith hospitals (HH). The CHX site equipement currently includes 3 Varian TB linacs, 1 Accuray Radiaxct, with a 2nd Radiaxct currently being installed, a Siemens CT unit and an X-Strahl kV unit. There is an additional Varian TB and a Flexitron HDR brachytherapy unit at the HH.
Suitable applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment at a lower band.
Main duties of the job
- Keep relevant scientific and technical records of work performed. In particular, ensure that the equipment management computer database is operated in an accurate, methodical manner with work being logged as it progresses until completion
- Member of the team responsible for the day-to-day running of the PPM schedules for radiotherapy diagnostic and treatment machines and for keeping careful records of all the work performed
- Prioritise work in accordance with the Department/Section's procedures and competing service demands. Propose changes to working practices and procedures within the Electronics Section.
- Assist other groups within the Department in the development and construction of new and novel devices to support clinical activity and research.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Conduct and Local Rules. Report to the section Manager any potential breaches.
- Acquiring specific knowledge on particular items of equipment. Ensure clients receive a high quality, prompt and efficient service and are kept up to date on the progress of their outstanding work.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- MSc/BSc/BEng/HNC or equivalent in electronic engineering
- Have attended manufacturer's specialist course(s) on the maintenance, repair, testing and calibration of Linear Accelerators, and other radiotherapy equipment
- An aptitude to working with advanced electronic equipment. Previous work in the health environment.
Desirable
- Registered as a Clinical Technologist with Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine or equivalent
- Incorporated-level Engineer or Professional membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Must have extensive experience working in an electronic engineering healthcare environment with patient critical multifaceted radiotherapy equipment using circuit diagrams and Service Manuals in order to carry out advanced fault finding & servicing.
- Will have experience in prioritising and managing own work and be able exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Able to access databases and spreadsheets ACCESS, EXCEL, WORD and Digital Imaging used for the production of maintenance, repair, test and calibration records, documents.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising apprenticeships
- Experience of managing ISO9001 certified QMS
- Experience managing of MDR processes and compliance
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Highly competent in the use of electronic workshop equipment; soldering irons, both hand and bench drills, and a wide range of analogue and digital test equipment, including high voltage probes, current probes, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, wavemeters.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g. Health & Safety at Work Regulations, Factories Act, Electricity at Work Regulations, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health,
- Knowledge of the potential hazards posed by ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation, liquid nitrogen, implosion of RF components, fumes, oils, solvents, compressed gases, tools and torches at highly elevated temperatures, cleansing agents, high speeds drills.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
- Highly developed hand/eye coordination for the manipulation of fine tools, materials and parts used in the precision manufacture/assembly/testing of small and delicate parts, integrated circuits on printed circuit boards.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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