Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining patient-critical radiotherapy equipment. This permanent, full-time position offers a dynamic work environment at prestigious hospitals in London. You'll collaborate with a team of skilled engineers, ensuring the safety and efficiency of advanced technology in healthcare. With opportunities for career development and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care. Experience unique challenges and grow your career in a supportive team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Initiatives

Staff Recognition Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loans

Onsite Leisure Memberships

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with advanced technology in healthcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of patient-critical radiotherapy equipment.
• Receive training from experienced engineers and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Hand/Eye Coordination

Advanced Electronic Equipment

Ionising Radiation Safety

Prioritization and Management

Education

BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Relevant Manufacturer's Course Certificates

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer to participate in delivering a high quality maintenance & repair service to the Radiotherapy Service, based at Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly experienced engineers. You will be educated to B.Sc. degree level or equivalent in electronics/electrical engineering, with extensive experience working with radiotherapy linear accelerators.

Linacs are highly complex patient-critical systems, and our expert engineering team provides all maintenance and repairs, with no external manufacturer contracts. You will work in a dynamic environment with diverse challenges and learning opportunities.

The department boasts fully equipped electronics and mechanical workshops for on-site repairs and bespoke projects, and offers a range of radiotherapy scientific and technical services, including 3D printing and a Clinical Scientific Computing Group. Major equipment includes 5 Varian TB linacs, a radiotherapy CT, a Flexitron unit, and an X-Strahl unit.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for a lower-level position.

Main duties of the job

• The post-holder will carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, servicing, and repair of complex, patient-critical radiotherapy equipment safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
• The post-holder will receive in-service education and training from experienced electronic engineers and other providers.
• The post-holder may need to move sites to perform supervised work on major treatment equipment.
• The post-holder must perform all work safely and professionally to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
• The post-holder will be supervised until competencies are signed off by a senior team member.

About us

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

Join our vibrant team embodying our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. Enjoy unique experiences and accelerate your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition schemes, and optional benefits like Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and onsite leisure memberships.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving staff working lives, considering flexible, part-time, or job share applications. Please discuss at interview.

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per year, inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-SCCS-1903

Job locations: Trustwide, London, W2 1NY

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, along with the person specification outlining required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge.

Please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert for both overviews.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications (Essential):

• BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Relevant manufacturer’s course certificates
• Aptitude for working with advanced electronic equipment; previous experience in a health environment preferred

Experience (Essential):

• Practical experience with advanced technology in healthcare
• Ability to prioritize and manage own work, exercising initiative within your specialist area
• Understanding of hazards related to ionising radiation production

Desirable:

• Experience with patient-critical multifaceted radiotherapy equipment

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (Essential):

• Highly developed hand/eye coordination for manipulating fine tools and components, including ICs on PCBs

Desirable:

• Knowledge of equipment used in radiotherapy

Additional notes on disclosures and sponsorship are included, emphasizing the need for DBS checks, sponsorship considerations, and overseas criminal record checks.