Radiotherapy Physics Technologist

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable service engineer to join the Radiotherapy Physics team at Coventry. The successful candidate will have practical experience in electronic / electrical engineering but not necessarily with Radiotherapy equipment. Full in-house and manufacturer training will be provided to enable the individual to adapt their existing skills to our equipment.

The successful candidate will join a team of specialist engineers led by our technical manager to provide repair, maintenance and development services to the Arden Cancer Centre (ACC). We are located on the University Hospital site at Walsgrave which is on the edge of historic Coventry with convenient transport to the city and easy access to rural Warwickshire, the M6 and the M69 motorways.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

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Duties will include all aspects of the repair and planned maintenance of medical linear accelerators and ancillary equipment. 

You will have proven experience as a service engineer, technician or similar role in healthcare, industry or the Armed Forces. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience of fault finding and repair of complex electronic systems. A relevant degree or a technical qualification and proven experience is required.

Although previous experience with medical linear accelerators is not required  appointment at b6 will require experience in a relevant area. Relevant areas include high power RF & microwave generation, x-ray generation, high vacuum systems, servo control,  digital imaging, radiation detection and medical devices. Supplementary relevant areas that will be taken into consideration include computer networking and mechanical engineering. Applicants with less experience may be considered and initially appointed at a lower pay band.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to make a positive contribution to the cancer treatment service here in Coventry. Flexible Working arrangements are encouraged and we welcome applications from people who would wish to work part time.

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.