Assistant Mechanical Technologist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Do you have an interest in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, technology and problem solving? Do you possess good practical, hands-on and creative skills? Would you like to pursue a well-paid career with good prospects helping the NHS serve patients on a daily basis? Want to earn a salary while you train? If so, this could be the position for you.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

We're pleased to announce this rare and exciting opportunity to join our friendly Radiotherapy Physics team as an Assistant Mechanical Technologist in our dedicated mechanical workshop. This is an exciting time to join the team due to a recent restructuring and the development of collaborative working across the South, East and North Devon Medical Physics network (SEND Medical Physics), which includes the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

Alongside your studies, you could be working on a full range of tasks supporting radiotherapy in Exeter and then specialising in the production of bespoke test and patient specific devices, manufactured within our dedicated mechanical workshop facility.

Applicants should be numerate, computer literate and must meet the entry requirements for the college course at the Torbay College. This currently requires a minimum of 4 x GCSEs L4/C-grade including Maths, Science and English. Alternative qualifications may be accepted, subject to the admissions process.

You will undertake a fully funded, accredited college course to bolster your mechanical engineering skills, alongside in-house training. Upon successful completion of the 3-year training post you will be eligible for more senior roles and enter a pathway toward the professional register for clinical technologists (RCT). There may be an opportunity to join the department permanently at the end of your training but in any case, your new-found skills as a clinical technologist will be in high demand as there is a national shortage of trained staff.

Closing date for applications is 8/01/25.

Candidates shortlisted must be available in person all day for interview (including a practical hands-on exercise) on Monday 13th January 2025. We cannot offer virtual interviews for this post. Interviews will take place at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford, Exeter in the Medical Physics Department, Exeter Oncology Centre.

Working Pattern

37.5 hours per week.

Interview Date

Monday 13th January 2025.

For further information please contact

Rob Biggar, Radiotherapy Physics Operational Lead on r.biggar@nhs.net 01392 402127 or Jason Moore, Lead Workshop Clinical Technologist on jason.moore2@nhs.net 01392 402053.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit.

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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