222772 Clinical Technologist (EG)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time technician for the Technology (Mechanical) Section of Oncology Physics. The successful candidate will maintain linear accelerators, conduct QA and repairs, and develop new equipment. Applicants should possess a degree or equivalent knowledge, with experience in mechanical engineering and knowledge of radiotherapy physics being advantageous. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering including Machine Shop experience is essential.
• Some knowledge of radiotherapy physics would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to routine duties in the section, including linear accelerator maintenance.
• Perform QA and repair tasks.
• Assist in the development of new equipment.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent level of knowledge

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

A part-time vacancy (18.5 hours) exists in the Technology (Mechanical) Section of Oncology Physics. The post holder will be part of a small team (2.5 whole time equivalent) and contribute to the routine duties in the section, including linear accelerator maintenance, QA and repair, and development of new equipment. Two 3-d printers have recently been bought by the department. Good communication and organisational skills are essential for the work involved. The interviews will take place on 11/09/25..

Minimum qualifications are a degree or an equivalent level of knowledge. Experience in mechanical engineering including Machine Shop experience is essential, and some knowledge of radiotherapy physics would be beneficial.

Informal enquiries to Brian Gibson on 0131 537 2254, e-mail: [e-mail] or Tristan Wright on 0131 537 2255, e-mail: [e-mail]