Electronics Engineer

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer who is keen to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. The individual should be flexible and adaptable.
The post holder is primarily concerned with the preventative maintenance of medical devices, plus the design, production and development of equipment within the Trust. The post holder liaises with clinical, scientific and engineering staff to identify faults and repair equipment, including working in clinical areas and working with equipment manufacturers as appropriate. Provides specialist repair and support to safety critical clinical equipment ensuring the equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime.
Equipment covered incorporates- mechanical, surgical, hydraulic, electrical and high vacuum systems. The post holder also undertakes some of the design, development and manufacture of complex new and innovative items working to a high standard of precision and safety. Provides expert technical and technological support in the delivery of critical care., 1.1 Create prototypes / finished items using a wide range of engineering equipment and precision techniques.
1.2 Adapt existing equipment to meet changing requirements.
1.3 Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to support and develop the clinical radiotherapy service.
1.4 Provide specialist mechanical knowledge for preventative maintenance, servicing and fault finding.
1.5 Work within the framework of the ISO 9001(2015) Radiotherapy Quality System.
1.6 Requirement for working hours to minimize interruption to clinical service, including late shifts, bank holidays and weekends. This involves outside of normal 'agenda for change' working hours
1.7 Participate in the extended shift system.
1.8 When trained, repair of safety critical complex medical equipment. In depth analysis and diagnostic skills required. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex inter-related systems. Data analysis on complex medical equipment required to predict breakdown.
1.9 To participate in the quality control of the clinical equipment.
1.10 Will be expected to work at any of the Christie sites at short notice.
1.11 Will be based at any of the Christie sites and will be part of a rota on all Christie sites.
1.12 Participate on an on-call rota as required.
1.13 Support the ODN as required including travelling to ODN sites.
Technical Support for Clinical Equipment
2.1 Carry out repair, calibration and safety testing of highly complex clinical equipment. Makes decisions to take safety critical equipment out of clinical use.
2.2 The running up and preparation of equipment for clinical use and the closing down of equipment on completion of use.
2.3 To carry out and record approved modifications to clinical equipment.
2.4 To maintain proper records of all work carried out on the clinical equipment.
2.5 Performs regular high precision machine quality control checks, measurements and associated adjustments to fractional mm accuracy.
2.6 Will have to work on equipment whilst patient is in the treatment room, or on the treatment couch.
2.7 To ensure that all clinical equipment works to manufacturer's specification.
2.8 To maintain specialist equipment technical records and reports for the organization.
2.9 Provides expert technical and technological support in the delivery of critical care.
Technical support for medical device peripherals
3.1 To provide specialist technical support to imaging systems, axis lasers and all peripherals used on clinical equipment throughout the hospital and its satellites.
3.2 To assist with technical support to radiotherapy CTsim as required.
3.3 The maintenance of all test, measurement and service instruments and equipment including dose measurement instruments.
3.4 To participate in the development and construction of instrumentation and equipment to support the service.
3.5 Will work on any equipment that supports treatment of patients within clinical departments.
Health and Safety
5.1 Will work daily in potentially hazardous situations with ionizing radiation, including high voltage electricity, heavy equipment and industrial gases with responsibility for safety of self and others.
Organizational
5.1 Prioritize and organize allocated work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands.
5.2 To assist with service visits by outside engineers and contractors.
Supervisory
6.1 Inform line manager or senior radiographer of the condition of linear accelerator or other equipment after repair or maintenance.
6.2 Supervise and take responsibility for the work of other technical staff/ engineers visiting the workshop.
6.3 Deputise for management during times of absence.
Teaching, training and research
7.1 Participate in professional development and training of own staff group and others.
7.2 Participate in the research and development work carried out by the radiation physics group.
7.3 Will be expected to follow project management arrangements to report on status of projects e.g. gantt charts etc.
7.4 Training of other professionals
7.5 Will be expected to keep abreast of technical developments. Enroll in Continuing Professional Development Programs. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the department.
7.6 Participate in the IPEM training scheme, for self and others.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated Mechanical Engineers to join the Christie Medical Physics and Engineering team here at The Christie. We are currently looking for two Mechanical Engineers to join our workshop.
Band 6 - £37,338 to progress to £44,962 as per NHS Agenda for Change pay scales. Candidates with less experience will be offered a Band 5 - £29,970 to progress to £36,483. Both roles will eligible for 12% Recruitment and Retention bonus which is reviewed annually.
Candidates should possess:
· Practical abilities and the desire to work with your hands
· High motivation and enthusiasm to work in the engineering maintenance environment
· The ability to follow instructions and diagrams
· The ability to work accurately and a good eye for detail
· Good communication and problem-solving skills
· Good numeracy and literacy abilities to work with data
· The ability to work on your own initiative, but also be a good team worker

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.