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, two 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Participate in maintaining the departmental ISO 9001:2015 quality system including review of procedures, writing of work instructions, carrying out audits.
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. It is a teaching and research hospital at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute and works closely with the University of East Anglia, offering teaching opportunities for staff and placement opportunities for students. It attracts some of the best professionals from across the country and has a workforce representing 94 countries. It provides a friendly, collaborative environment, working with local services and hosting the N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
* 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 cafés 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
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