Apprenticeship – Clinical Systems Engineer

Posting date:	26 January 2026
Salary:	£27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£27485.00 - £30162.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	09 February 2026
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9413-26-0062

Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to support and develop the clinical radiotherapy service and clinical engineering teams. Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required. Required to learn, understand, and apply relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines e.g. ISO 9001(2015) Radiotherapy Quality System, ISO13485, Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC, Data Protection Act, Caldicott and other relevant standards Requirement for frequent working out of clinical hours to minimize interruption to clinical service, including night shifts, bank holidays and weekends. Participate in the extended shift system Involved in commenting on interdepartmental procedures and work instructions for the physics group Will be expected to work at any of the Christie sites at short notice. Will be based at any of the Christie sites and will be part of a rota on all Christie sites. Systems for Clinical Radiotherapy Treatment equipment Adopts robust software lifecycle principles and project management methodology Administer the systems on a daily basis ensuring correct and efficient operation in-line with agreed policies and procedures. Assists with ensuring all aspects of system housekeeping, data integrity and security are managed. Will aid in capturing data for mandatory RTDS for identified R&V system or other such data from other systems Assist with the creation and removal of user accounts as required and the population of system management tables working with suppliers and others as necessary. Assist with system upgrades including assessment of functionality change, testing, communications, supplier liaison, implementation co-ordination and training. Testing of upgrades and system functionality will involve necessary skills requiring accuracy to align phantoms to patient positioning systems Liaise with informatics team to ensure that data is transferred automatically and accurately between various systems taking the lead to resolve problems or issues when they arise taking into consideration any impact on other systems. E.g. PACS EPR Work closely with manufacturers to build a positive partnership approach to managing the identified system(s), resolving complex issues and maintaining clinical/system uptime. To maintain proper records of all work carried out on the radiotherapy equipment Operate, maintain and develop procedures for the identified system(s) within the ISO 9001-2015 Quality System to ensure system(s) and procedures are fit for clinical use. To prepare reports and to analyse and present complex clinical and scientific data Clinical Software Systems Support Participate in equipment procurement, maintenance and upgrade activity on highly complex radiation therapy equipment and associated medical equipment. Participate in internal project work and provide specialist computer services support to the modification and manufacturing of medical devices, associated software and associated accessories. Provide first line support to problems, issues and faults for identified system(s). Assist with Specification, identification and evaluation of computer hardware & software components for use as part of integrated clinical systems including those used in medical devices. Assist in the development and connectivity of IT systems within the oncology environment e.g. planning imaging, portal imaging etc. Assist in the commissioning of radiotherapy/clinical engineering and computing systems Risk Management and Governance Undertake risk assessments where required. Assist in risk assessing departmental maintenance policies/procedures with reference to manufacturers recommendations and specifications. Develop test protocols for routine testing of systems Exercise professional judgment when analysing the causes, circumstances and risks involved when system fails in service, advising users accordingly. Act on relevant MHRA bulletins and manufacturers updates, liaising with other healthcare professionals to ensure timely execution. Make decisions to withdraw safety-critical equipment from use where performance is below acceptable standards. Report and investigate clinical incidents/near misses using the appropriate mechanism (hospital incident reporting system), including participating in Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) reporting when necessary. Recommend/initiate immediate action to ensure safety and prevent further harm; quarantine systems in order to preserve evidence and document observations. Carry out all duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant statutory regulations, approved codes of conduct and local rules. Ensure compliance with the correct use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other risk control measures, e.g. decontamination of equipment to minimise cross-infection risks to staff and patients, are used. Assess and report on potential risks immediately, taking corrective action to mitigate incidents or risks to health, safety and security. Demonstrate and encourage good health, safety and security practices in the workplace. Duties may require the moving and lifting of heavy equipment and maneuvering around/ under it where safe lifting and handling techniques must be employed. Duties may involve the risk of exposure to dust, sharps, fumes, medical gases, chemical solvents, body fluids, electric shock, ionising radiation, strong magnetic fields and cramped/unpleasant working conditions where appropriate precautions/PPE must be used. Quality and Performance Maintain and promote the development of the departmental ISO Quality System, including carrying out audits of the service provided. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements. Propose and author changes to working practices and departmental policies and procedures. Data Management Maintain and verify adequate records of the Team, ensuring compliance with the departmental quality system, equipment management database, NHS and other statutory requirements. Quality Assurance and analysis of archived Patient or Clinical data of equipment used in Clinical areas in order to assist clinical staff. Training and Development Provide technical support and advice to professional users and develop ideas to overcome problems. Provide operational and technical service training to departmental staff, user training to other Trust staff, and develop support material as appropriate. Keep abreast of scientific, technological and clinical developments to maintain a level of technical competence and clinical awareness appropriate to current duties. Develop new knowledge and competences in line with departmental requirements. Produce and maintain a Personal Professional Portfolio, giving evidence of Continuing Professional Development and competence. OtherThe job description indicates the duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to meet the present needs of the service. Since these needs may change, as may the resources of staff and material available, it is necessary to recognise that the employee must be willing to undertake other and/or different duties that may, after discussion, be assigned by the Head of Engineering Group Leader or his/her deputy. As an apprentice, you will be trained in the maintenance and administration of highly complex medical devices and medical IT systems, including Oncology Management Systems and Treatment Planning Systems. As a member of the Clinical Systems Team, you will participate in all aspects of maintenance, repair, quality control checks as well as reporting on data from the systems using SQL and data analytics tools providing a vital service which directly impacts upon patient treatment. As a valued team member, you will develop a wide range of system management skills, as well as reporting and data analysis skills. We invite applications from candidates with: 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (Maths, English and ICT are mandatory) Applicants should have a minimum of 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BCC) or an equivalent (for example, BTEC DMM). A Longlist of candidates will be determined based upon application. Candidates are advised to use the Supporting Information section of the application like a Personal Statement in order to set you apart from the competition. For example, explain why you are drawn to the role, describe your hobbies and interests and outline why you would be a good candidate for the position. Longlisted candidates will be asked to attend an Assessment Day at the Christie whereby their theoretical, practical and teamwork skills will be evaluated. Following the outcome of the Assessment Day a Shortlist of candidates will be determined and invited to interview which will be the final phase of the selection process. The Christie Medical Physics and Engineering team have extensive experience in running apprenticeship schemes. Our current apprentice Radiotherapy Engineers, Logan and Adam, carry out daily quality control checks as well as corrective and planned maintenance on our fleet of medical linear accelerators and CT scanners. They also gain experience in our Mechanical Workshop and carry out research and development projects. Furthermore, our apprentices spend time supporting a wide range of ward based medical devices such as infusion pumps and defibrillators.