Technical Services Manager - Radiotherapy

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern is 0730-2000

Radiotherapy Physics

Technical Service Manager Radiotherapy Physics  8A (Permanent)

Base Beatson Gartnavel General Hospital

We wish to recruit a Technical Services Manager to lead the large team of engineers who provide a repair, maintenance and quality assurance service for the Beatsons linear accelerators.  The role is pivotal in maintaining excellence in the provision of radiotherapy services to the west of Scotland.

The Centre operates thirteen Varian linear accelerators, equipped to very high specification such that a variety of highly specialized techniques are available including, SABR VMAT, total body irradiation (TBI), total skin electrons (TSE), many delivered using FFF technology. The successful candidate will be based at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow but may be required to carry out some duties at the Lanarkshire Beatson satellite centre in Airdrie, Lanarkshire.

Proven leadership and management skills with the Radiation Engineering sphere are required.   A Degree in Medical Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or other relevant discipline is essential. An HNC/HND or equivalent qualifications in Applied Physics or Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree will be accepted provided the knowledge, training and experience profile matches the requirements of the post.

Prospective applicants can discuss the post informally with Peter Houston, Acting Clinical Scientific Lead-Dosimetry & Equipment, tele no , Peter.Houston@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

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