Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work with advanced radiotherapy equipment, ensuring high-quality maintenance and repair services. You will collaborate with experienced engineers in a vibrant environment that promotes career development and innovation. The position not only emphasizes technical skills but also values safety and efficiency in patient care. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare technology and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loan

Onsite Leisure Facilities Membership

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with advanced technology in health environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing, and repair of radiotherapy equipment.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in handling patient-critical systems.

Skills

Hand/Eye Coordination

Experience with Advanced Technology

Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Hazards

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Job description

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Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer, London

Client: Trustwide

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a0910ba14256

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

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Job overview

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 be working in a dynamic environment with diverse challenges and learning opportunities.

The department has fully equipped electronics and mechanical workshops for on-site repairs and development of 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

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, servicing, and repair of complex, patient-critical radiotherapy equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively with minimal downtime.
• Receive in-service education and training from the team of electronic engineers and other providers.
• Move sites as required to carry out supervised work on major treatment equipment.
• Perform all work safely and professionally to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Work under supervision until competencies are signed off by a senior team member.

Working for our organisation

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

Become part of a vibrant team embodying our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You’ll gain unique experiences and accelerate your career.

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

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full description provides an overview of key tasks and the person specification outlines required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached Job Description with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Aptitude for working with advanced electronic equipment, preferably with health environment experience.

Experience

• Practical experience with advanced technology in healthcare.
• Ability to prioritize and manage own work, exercise initiative within own area of competence.
• Understanding of hazards related to ionising radiation production.
• Experience with patient-critical multifaceted radiotherapy equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Highly developed hand/eye coordination for manipulating fine tools, materials, and parts, including small and delicate components and ICs on PCBs.
• Knowledge of how this relates to radiotherapy equipment.

Please check your emails regularly for communication throughout the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and text message (if a mobile number is provided).

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