Job Advert
Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow & Monklands Hospital, Airdrie
Radiotherapy Systems Engineer
(Practitioner Clinical Technologist)
Radiotherapy Physics has a vacancy at its entry Clinical Technologist grade within its Technology Services section based at either the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre or the Lanarkshire Beatson, Monklands Hospital.
This post involves working within a team of engineers, who undertake the servicing and repair of the Department’s radiotherapy linear accelerator equipment and associated systems. Duties will include specialised support on a variety of specialised radiotherapy equipment undertaking routine quality assurance testing, and planned maintenance and repair outside of clinical working hours. You must be meticulous and have excellent communication and team working skills.
You will be expected to work in a flexible manner as radiotherapy services are provided across extended working hours (7.30am till 8 pm) and participation in the weekend on-call system is required. Rotation to cover duties at both sites will be required.
You should hold an appropriate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, medical technology or an equivalent qualification (Degree/HNC/HND) provided the knowledge, training and experience profile matches the requirements of the post. Knowledge of the underlying technologies used in radiotherapy technology, including x-ray generation and detection, and microwave and electromechanical systems would be desirable along with an understanding of the methodology applied to equipment design, construction, fault diagnosis and repair to component level. Supplementary training will be provided as necessary.
Prospective applicants can discuss the post informally with Ian Murdock, Deputy Technical Manager either by telephone +44 (0) 141 301 7524/7523 or email Ian.Murdock@ggc.scot.nhs.uk visits to the department and to meet other staff are welcomed and encouraged.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .