Technologist – Radiotherapy and Interventional Imaging Equipment

Theale, Berkshire – Field & Hybrid

Our client is the leading service provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) for the NHS and the private health sector in the UK. They are currently looking for a Technologist with expert knowledge in Radiotherapy and Interventional Imaging Equipment to join their team based in Theale, Berkshire.

To be considered for this role you must have at least 3 year’s previous experience and demonstrate a detailed knowledge of one of the following modalities and the associated techniques:

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Interventional imaging equipment

CT / MRI

Ultrasound

Radiotherapy equipment   

You must also possess excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with NHS staff at all levels. The ability to manage clinicians at all levels is especially important.

2 -3 years UK based work experience is a must for this role.

Objectives

• To assist Chief Technologist in providing expert knowledge/advice on diagnostic and interventional imaging equipment and or Radiotherapy equipment
• To support both the MES replacement programme for diagnostic equipment across MES schemes and to provide advice and support to New Business. Key Accountabilities
• Lead and maintain expert product knowledge of diagnostic imaging modalities
• Create and update detailed technical specifications for a variety of modalities for use in  regular procurement programme and for new business purposes
• Review and evaluate equipment tender responses across a range of modalities
• Lead clinical client meetings where required i.e. MES Equipment replacement planning meetings, Supplier meetings and New Business Meetings
• Work closely with clinical clients to manage the selection of equipment replacements
• Assist in the specification and selection of diagnostic, interventional imaging and Radiotherapy equipment
• Lead on customer site visits for equipment procurement
• Liaise with project managers and service managers for the removal and installation of equipment
• Ensure applications training is delivered and recorded on installation of new equipment
• Maintain expert product knowledge via attendance on supplier site visits, exhibition attendance, external courses, tender reviews etc
• Assist with medical equipment queries – provide advice to all areas of the business
• Assist with MES account managers with contract variations Performance Indicators
• Provision of expert technical knowledge in area of proficiency
• Provision of detailed technical specifications

• Creation of and regular update of equipment banding matrices
• Meeting equipment procurement targets
• Meeting contractual deadlines
• Compliance with the companies’ visions and values
• Feedback from team, PMO and external clients

Capability Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Qualification in Diagnostic Radiographer, medical physics or similar
• Professional Registration as a Healthcare professional (Desirable)

Essential Skills

• Detailed knowledge of medical equipment within one or more of the required modalities
• Ability to communicate with clinicians and NHS managers at all levels
• Self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a clinical setting and the understanding of the associated responsibilities and issues

Experience of working with the NHS, with a thorough understanding of its processes and issues (Desirable)

Good commercial understanding (Desirable)

Mobility Requirements

Role location – Theale/Hybrid

UK travel – Regular – at least twice a week

International travel - Occasional

Benefits

Royal London Pension - 5% employer contribution

Death in Service Scheme after probation - 4 times salary

Maternity - 21 weeks full enhanced maternity pay; this is inclusive of Statutory Maternity pay. Plus, after the employee has returned from Maternity Leave for 3 months, a 10% bonus will be paid, (with a commitment to work for 6 months plus)

A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for all applicants.

If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or forward your CV to (url removed).