Mechanical Engineer
NHS Jobs Manchester
On completion of training, Duties and Responsibilities General 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 manufacturers 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.
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 manufacturers 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.
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