Radiotherapy Physics IT Technician

3 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

A new opportunity at Weston Park Cancer Centre for a people-centred, problem-solving individual with a strong background in computing. You will become a crucial part of the radiotherapy team supporting the Clinical Scientists, Therapeutic Radiographers and Clinical Oncologists who oversee the complex and safety critical service we provide to cancer patients in South Yorkshire.

No specific clinical training or experience is required, but the ability to quickly pick up complex ideas and information is essential.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in many aspects of IT and computing, who is highly motivated to bring their skillset to bear in this fascinating and fast-moving scientific service.

Main duties of the job

First point of contact for troubleshooting IT issues in the clinical systems associated with radiotherapy physics.

Data-related activities: generating reports.

Supporting maintenance of complex hardware and virtualized IT systems.

Devising materials for and providing training to clinical staff.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Radiotherapy Physics Department at Weston Park Cancer Centre is a team of nearly 50 Engineers, Technicians, Dosimetrists and Medical Physicists (Clinical Scientists) who work together to support the delivery of advanced radiotherapy treatments to 4,000 cancer patients per year - the fifth largest service in England.

This scientific service has to be efficient, precise, and completely safe and depends increasingly on computer systems at every stage of the patient's pathway. Often, but not always, we are behind the scenes, working closely with Therapeutic Radiographers and Consultant Clinical Oncologists to provide individualised treatment plans for every patient.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

(Hons) degree in the area of computer science.

Desirable

Relevant higher degree Computing or project management certifications or qualifications System administration certifications or qualifications for linux or windows servers. Qualification relevant to working in healthcare environment

Experience

Essential

Experience of applying scientific and technical skills to find solutions to practical problems. Experience of creating data reports using Structured Query Language Experience of working in a team in a technical environment.

Desirable

Experience of employment in a healthcare provider

Skills and Knowledge - Other

Essential

Proven ability to be able to manage own workload. Understands the implications of current legislation for holding and use of patient information within the NHS Good motor skills and ability to work occasionally in cramped conditions while moving IT equipment. Untroubled by working in a clinical environment and occasionally interacting with cancer patients. Excellent command of spoken and written English Ability to work occasionally in cramped conditions while moving IT equipment. A good understanding of object oriented programming. Proven practical experience of coding and the ability to produce elegant, safe, and well-documented software. Proven ability to use advanced features of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to work individually or as part of a team, and to maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of staff.

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