Oncology Physics Department,

Edinburgh CancerCentre
Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian

Clinical Technologist (Electronics Engineering), Band 6

Full-time (37.5 hours pw) , permanent, £30,401 to £38,046

We are looking for an enthusiastic engineering technician to join our team in the technology section of Oncology Physics. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the routine duties in the section, including linear accelerator maintenance, QA and repair. Good computing, communication and organisational skills are essential for the work involved and the ability to work under pressure is often required.
Minimum qualifications are a degree or HNC/HND with equivalent level of knowledge and experience in an electronics related engineering discipline. The candidate will have previous experience in an electronics related field and healthcare or radiation physics experience will be an advantage, but formal in-house training will be given. Consideration may be given to a less experienced person, employed under Annex21 arrangements.

**Applicants must be a member or eligible for registration onto the Register of Clinical Technologists or equivalent. Other suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply and training will be given. Annex 21 may apply.**

For trainees covered by Annex U where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:

• up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
• more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
• more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
• more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
   For further guidance on Annex U – follow the link:

 ANNEX U – ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAY AND BANDING OF TRAINEES

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. 

Informal enquiries to Brian Gibson on 0131 537 2254, e-mail: brian.gibson@luht.scot.nhs.uk.