Total 5 engineering job vacancies in arnold ng5 8gx

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESClinical TechnicalProvide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department. Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters. Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure. Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly. Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected. Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime. Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings. Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients. Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas. Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator. Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers directives and instructions. Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment. Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out. In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters. Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required. Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs. Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment. Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels. Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holders care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages. Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate. Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment. Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used. Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards. ManagerialParticipate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown. Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures. Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy. Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records. Teaching, Training and ResearchRegularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment. Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility. Supervise Trainees on placement. Give presentations at seminars and training courses. Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research. Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment. Professional Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines. Miscellaneous Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge. Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who dont meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


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.

The Radiotherapy Engineering Section provides linac engineering services on behalf of Radiotherapy Physics in the Medical Physics and Clinical engineering Department. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focused support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This takes the form of pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment with the aim of maintaining patient treatment targets. The clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer hardware/software and networking, gas, high vacuum, laser, high voltage, water-cooling and safety systems.
The post holder is required to exercise a high level of flexibility, initiative, and tenacity. Working at all times to extremely high standards, maintaining safety and being accountable.

The post holder will need to communicate effectively with treatment radiographers, clinical scientist and medical staff to discuss concerns regarding machine behavior, identify faults, repair equipment, liaise with and work alongside equipment manufacturers as deemed necessary or appropriate.

Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area. Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion Exceed 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.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Technical
Provide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department.

Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters.

Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure.

Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly.

Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected.

Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime.

Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings.

Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients.

Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas.

Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator.

Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers’ directives and instructions.

Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment.

Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out.

In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters.

Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required.

Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs.

Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment.



Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels.

Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed.

Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder’s care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages.

Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate.

Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment.

Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used.

Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards.

Managerial
Participate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown.

Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures.

Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy.

Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records.

Teaching, Training and Research
Regularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment.

Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility.

Supervise Trainees on placement.

Give presentations at seminars and training courses.

Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research.

Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment.

Professional

Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department.

Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines.

Miscellaneous

Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.


This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Engineering Technologist to join a large team in a busy medical equipment servicing unit.

This post is ideal for an experienced Technologist looking to progress their career in a challenging and busy environment. Alternatively we are looking for a Technologist seeking to improve their experience and capabilities.

This post will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

We are looking to appoint into this post from the 1st September 2024.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this vacancy.

Main duties will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the country. It includes Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House, a facility in Nottingham City Centre where hearing services are based. The Trust provides acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities and has about 1,800 beds and 100 wards.

The Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department is a large service that includes both clinical and support sections. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team environment.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge.

Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who don’t meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.
Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.
We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.
To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for Two Engineering Team Leader to come and join our team at our Dorket Head site in Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8PZ.
Salary: £56,774 per annum, 12 hours shift patterns 4 on 4 off days and nights 6 to 6, plus overtime at a premium, plus pension contribution up to 10% and excellent benefits package
Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross skilling and upskilling
Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation like Ibstock Plc.
• Basic salary of £56,774
• Production performance based bonus
• 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights (6 to 6AM/PM)
• 22 days holiday per annum
• Share scheme & Pension match up to 10%
• Extensive training and personal development
• The ability to work with a team of skilled engineers across maintenance and project engineering activities.
Responsible for: Providing hands on engineering support to both production and other internal functions throughout the factories. Supporting the existing Engineering management team, communicating faults, prevention initiatives and implementing the IMS standards.
Role Summary:
The successful applicant will form an integral part of the Ibstock Dorket head Engineering department by leading a multi-disciplined team to focus on improved Reliability & OEE performance. Hours of work will be based around a 4 on 4 off shift rotating days and nights providing cover for a 7 day week production facility. Hours of work will be between the hours of 6 – 6 inclusive of paid meal break.
Specific responsibilities include:
The development/implementation of a computerised Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system.
Implementation of and adherence to all company and site control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in health and safety, Environment and quality.
Development and implementation of repair activities – working within production requirements to improve plant availability.
Liaise with and organise external contractors, ensuring they work to strict safety guidelines and meet Ibstock’s requirements.
Ensure maintenance tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively within a timely manner.
Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives to optimise efficiency.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship to level 3 city and Guilds, NVQ etc
Experience of running a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) system
A degree of computer literacy with experience of Excel, word, outlook.
A high degree of self-motivation.
The ability to communicate effectively between departments.
Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate and develop the team.
Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate responsibility.
Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.
More details:
• Full time, permanent role
• Salary £56,774
• Bonus scheme
• Shift allowance (included as part of the above salary)
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Access to high street retail discounts platform – with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda,
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?
Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.
Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.