Senior Radiotherapy Practitioner (Linac Engineering)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust ,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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We are seeking to appoint an experienced engineer as a Band 6 Senior Radiotherapy Physics Practitioner (Linac Engineering) within the radiotherapy physics department at Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering (or similar) and some experience in linac engineering in a clinical setting. However, this post may also suit a candidate who is experienced as a field service engineer or who has an aptitude for fault-finding on highly complex equipment. The work involves both preventative and corrective work on complex accelerators including analogue and digital control, High voltage and high current devices, high energy radiofrequency equipment, networking and mechanical work. Applicants with less experience may be considered and offered an appointment at a lower grade. Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area. Major equipment includes 5 Elekta linacs (2 Agilities, and 3 Versa HD), a Tomotherapy unit, 2 Toshiba Aquilion wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities. Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation and Monaco. We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer. For further details / informal visits contact: Mr Ray Stuart (Head of Radiotherapy Engineering) Tel 0115 9691169 ext. 57310, e-mail Charles.Stuart@nuh.nhs.uk or Dr. Keith Langmack (Head of Radiotherapy Physics. Ext 71233, e-mail Keith.Langmack@nuh.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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