MEDICAL PHYSICS & BIOENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Medical Physics and Bioengineering (MPBE) Department plays an integral role in
supporting clinical services through its excellent scientific, technical and educational
expertise in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. The department also has a strong
education and research ethos evident in its links with TCD and its contribution towards
postgraduate courses and clinical research.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, hold
the following minimum qualifications:
Technicians Diploma in Applied Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering,
Electronics, Telecommunications/Electronics or a cognate discipline.
or
Electronics Servicing (Course 224), City & Guilds of London Institute parts I,II and
III
or
Telecommunications Technicians Certificate, City & Guilds of London Institute
(Course 271) parts I,II and III
or
An equivalent qualification
MAIN ROLE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The holder of the post will be a member of the Department of Medical Physics and
Bioengineering and report within the Management Structure adopted by the
Department to the Chief Clinical Engineering Technician. He/She will also liaise and
work as required with other staff and grades within and outside the Department and
may be assigned to duties within any of the institutions to which the Department
provides a service.
2. Within the framework outlined above, the holder of the post will undertake duties as
required from the following list:
a) Provide the Department’s administration with such records of their work as are
deemed to be necessary, within the framework of the Department’s quality
management system.
b) Contribute as required to the development of the Department’s policies and
services, through participation in the work of the appropriate departmental teams or
working groups.
c) Provide maintenance service for electromedical, imaging, optical and/or other
equipment in respect of its functional, electronic, optical, electrical and mechanical
aspects to a standard of safety, accuracy, and reliability consistent with its functions
and with professional standards.
d) Assist with the co-ordination and implementation of the preventive/scheduled
maintenance and safety assessment of new equipment and services.
e) Contribute as appropriate to the selection, specification, acceptance testing,
commissioning and safety assessment of new equipment and services.
f) Support nursing, medical, and other allied health personnel in the implementation of
patient care involving technology.
g) Participate in continuing education/development and develop specialist fields of
interest as required,.
h) Participate, as required, in education, training and research programmes.
i) Perform any such other duties as may be assigned to him/her.
j) Carry out duties in any of the areas/facilities to which the department provides
services.
ENQUIRIES
Dr Geraldine O’ Reilly, Chief Physicist, Medical Physics and Bioengineering Department;
APPLICATIONS
The Application Form is available under Allied Health & Social Care section of Careers
webpage. Alternatively, please contact the Human Resources Directorate for an application
Please note closing date Sunday 7th June 2020 for receipt of completed application forms.
C.V.s will not be accepted.
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled
St. James’ Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Further details can be obtained at the link below.