Job overview

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic mechanical technician to supervise our mechanical workshop facilities, which design and manufacture of a wide range of equipment for the Radiotherapy Service. Additionally, you will participate in planned preventative maintenance and repairs of complex mechanical systems on Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators and CT- Scanners.

You will be working closely with our team of electronics engineers to minimise machine downtime, supervising other technical specialists, as well as the department’s mechanical workshop facilities, ensuring high standards of safety and accountability.

Ideally you will be educated to HNC/HND or BSc level and have an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering / Toolmaking, with a minimum of 10 extra years’ experience in a mechanical workshop environment, or have undertaken a nationally recognised form of vocational training in mechanical engineering. Previous supervisory experience in a hospital engineering environment is desirable.  

You must have experience with a full range of workshop equipment, processes and precision engineering techniques including; CAD/solid modelling software, CNC milling and turning and be able to apply yourself to the design, construction and repair of specialist equipment. 

Experience with MIG/TIG welding processes would be desirable as well as knowledge and experience of 3D Printer work design.

You will maintain ISO9001 and compliance with MDR.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the Mechanical Engineering Workshop provides a timely, efficient and effective maintenance and repair service to the Trust’s Radiotherapy Department across all sites.
• To undertake the design, development and /or modification of radiotherapy equipment, ensuring such equipment meets the needs of the Radiotherapy Department and provides optimum conditions for the treatment of cancer patients.
• To design and develop equipment for scientific/clinical research, or quality assurance as requested by members of staff or other Trust departments in order to improve patient treatment or experience.
• To ensure members of the workshop team comply with the legislation and guidance relating to: both the engineering workshop and workshop equipment; plus the Ionising Radiation Regulations; the Ionising (Medical Exposure) Regulations; and the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• To ensure clients have been informed of the cost of the work to be produced, how they will be invoiced, and they have funds available.
• To undergo both internal & external training to maintain status as a competent mechanical technician.
• To maintain a safe environment for the team and others by observing best practise, following procedures and knowledge of the health & safety legislation.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview.