About this role
Job summary
This is an opportunity to join the expanding team within Radiotherapy Physics providing clinical scientific and engineering services to the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology. The Department currently has a Managed Services Contract with Erga to provide a comprehensive radiotherapy service to the people of Norfolk. The radiotherapy equipment consists of five linear accelerators all with multi-leaf collimators, CBCT and electronic portal imaging, 2 CT-simulators, Eclipse treatment planning system, orthovoltage unit and Bravos High dose-rate brachytherapy afterloading machine. The Department is fully electronically networked and largely paper-free.
The postholder will be expected to work shifts as part of an extended day working arrangement. Some weekend working may be required.
The Study Leave Policy, as issued by the NNUH, is to be followed relating to attendance at Courses, etc. Details of this can be provided on request.
Main duties of the job
As post holder, your duties will include:
Maintain and service all radiotherapy equipment. Fault find and carry out emergency repairs to all radiotherapy equipment. Perform safety and quality assurance checks on all radiotherapy equipment. Keep up to date records of all service work, repairs and QA checks. Liaise with Radiographer and Radiotherapy Physics scientific staff in respect of machine performance to ensure safe radiotherapy treatment. Participation in maintaining the Departmental ISO9001:2015 quality system including review of procedures, writing of work instructions, carrying out audits.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Carry out routine quality assurance (QA) checks on radiotherapy equipment according to established departmental procedures. Record and maintain accurate QA results and equipment performance records. Identify and report unexpected results or equipment issues to senior engineering or physics staff. Assist in diagnosing faults on radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment. Assist with basic repairs and troubleshooting under the supervision of senior engineering staff. Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks on radiotherapy equipment. Provide support to the mould room when required in the manufacture of patient immobilisation devices including thermoplastic masks, moulds, bolus and positioning aids. Assist in preparing materials used for patient positioning devices. Assist in the fabrication and finishing of treatment accessories using workshoptools and moulding equipment.
Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional electronics knowledge to degree or equivalent level eg BEng, or BTech/HND + further training or experience.
Experience Essential
Experience working in an electronic, electrical or technical engineering environment. Experience in fault finding and diagnosing technical problems in electronic or electromechanical equipment
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate with colleagues and other professions. Ability to work safely in environments involving high voltage equipment, ionising radiation, lead shielding and other clinical hazards, following appropriate safety procedures.
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Ability to work as part of a team. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)