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KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Clinical Technical
Maintain clinical technology expertise by undertaking funded Radiotherapy equipment 
manufacturers certified courses, self-study and liaison with manufacturers.
Use specialist electronics knowledge and communication skills to cross 
engineering/clinical boundaries when working on radiotherapy equipment breakdown events. Resolve or escalate as appropriate expediency/safety conflicts and staff stress arising from crisis repairs. 
Exchange technical and planning information during communication with multi-disciplinary 
staff involved in cancer patient care. Implement the best engineering strategy to restore and maintain patient treatment and clinic schedules.
Calibrate Radiotherapy equipment and assure that performance is within manufacturers 
limits.
Contribute to the multi-disciplinary commissioning of very high cost radiotherapy equipment as part of Oncology service developments. Contribute to the design and planning process for the engineering aspects of new facilities.
Analyse Radiotherapy fault scenarios taking evidence from multi-parameter diagnostic 
facilities, radiographer's/patients accounts of untoward actions and invasive investigation. 
Interpret the recovered information and make decisions on corrective actions within own competence or with support from senior staff in highly complex cases, discussing the broad consequences with the patient team and supporting scientific staff.
Rectify faults to component level on complex electronic, electro-mechanical and subsystems. Undertake repairs on MLC systems, electron guns and other delicate assemblies requiring great care and precision by utilising specialised tools and disassembly/assembly techniques. Apply safety procedures in line with COSHH and Health and Safety policies to effect repairs.
Exchange technical information and debate repair strategies with manufacturers’ technical helpdesks, referring to senior staff as required.
Participate in research on the suitability, purchase and supply of components and subsystems used in the specialist support for Radiotherapy treatment machines and allied equipment. Undertake study to update and develop Radiotherapy software knowledge.
Undertake duties within the Radiotherapy technical support bleep holder rota and contribute to an effective rapid response repair service to preserve the continuity of patient treatment. Contribute to periods of technical support outside normal working hours as required to support the clinical service. Negotiate with radiographers for access to radiotherapy treatment machines and network facilities.
Undertake linear accelerator run up duties prior to normal working hours. Capture Linac performance data as part of the Radiotherapy servicing programme. 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.
Assist in analysing network problems that directly impact on the continuity of patient treatment. Support and assist radiographers to work through minor treatment and networking technical problems.
Propose and implement actions to improve the security of radiotherapy equipment.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment at all times.
Maintain high value test equipment in a safe and operable condition.
Participate in Quality Assurance duties, including equipment testing and rotas.
Contribute to work required for compliance with manufacturer safety bulletins.
Participate on weekend, early, evening and on-call rotas when required.

2. Managerial
 Manage and prioritise own day-to-day workload as allocated by Lead Technician. Work with the Mechanical Engineering section or other agencies as necessary.
Participate in meetings / working parties proposing service changes. 
Maintain radiotherapy servicing documentation and assist with development of Radiotherapy treatment machine and allied equipment planned preventative maintenance programmes under the Quality System. Propose changes to maintenance regimes.
Participate in appropriate action as required by releases of safety / technical information related to radiotherapy equipment.
Maintain quality records, analyse fault records/data and prepare statistics to aid the planning of future servicing events, enhancing reliability and bringing efficiency benefits to the patient service.
Maintain a detailed knowledge of software back-up systems for patient images and machine data.
Using technical experience and clinical awareness identify potentially hazardous symptoms and situations when operating in the hospital environment. Maintain up to date knowledge of the Divisional and Trust incident reporting procedures.
Assist with maintaining and controlling stock of essential spare components for Radiotherapy equipment in accordance with quality procedures and current financial policy. 
Acknowledge the receiving of goods and equipment into the service.
Take responsibility for repairing, maintaining and the safe use of very high value equipment whilst carrying out prescribed duties.
Contribute to the development of the Quality System. Propose updates to procedures.
Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder’s care. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages
Participate in regular meetings with the other technical staff in the Section. 
Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records. 

3. Teaching and Training
Undertake self-led study to maintain knowledge of fast evolving radiotherapy technologies
Contribute to technical forums within staff communication meetings.
Contribute to the induction and instruction of new staff members and students assigned to the section. Demonstrate workplace tasks and procedures.
Ensure own mandatory training is kept up to date.
Contribute to training of staff in Radiotherapy procedures including run-up.
Maintain own training records.
Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment.
Give presentations at seminars and training courses.

4. Professional
The post holder must be registered as a Clinical Technologist 
Keep abreast of technical developments and attend appropriate funded seminars and courses, when authorised, to enable to the service to respond to new technologies.
Keep abreast of changes to standards and legislation, particularly regarding radiotherapy technology and medical equipment safety issues.
Undertake periodic personal appraisal and development review (PADR). Maintain a programme of personal education relevant to the needs of the Radiotherapy technical support. Seek to meet the requirements of the skills and knowledge framework and national accreditation process
Undertake designated specialised training by mutual consent and formally evaluate the received training on completion.