Radiotherapy Engineer

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London seeks an experienced Radiotherapy Engineer to provide advanced technical support to their Radiotherapy department. The role involves conducting Quality Assurance checks on Linear Accelerators, managing equipment maintenance, and contributing to innovative projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree, extensive experience with medical devices, and strong fault diagnosis skills. This position offers a competitive salary and is a great opportunity for those looking to further their career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in Radiotherapy servicing workshop practices.
• Experience in servicing and maintenance of radiation-based equipment, including linear accelerators.
• Professional Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IPEM / IET).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level engineering technical support to the Radiotherapy department.
• Undertake Quality Assurance checks of the Linear Accelerators.
• Participate in research and development projects.

Skills

Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

Ability to communicate complex technical material

Education

First Degree or HND Equivalent in Physical Science

State Registered Clinical Technologist

Tools

Linear Accelerators

CT simulators

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Radiotherapy Engineer

The closing date is 01 January 2026

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the largest and most successful NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We have a reputation as a centre of clinical excellence, providing academically‑led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education and world‑class research. We strive to create a healthy working environment, where teamwork is valued. Staff are encouraged to give and receive feedback, and to listen to and respect each other. We are looking for a highly experienced, enthusiastic Radiotherapy Engineer to join a team of engineers, physicists and dosimetrists in the provision of Radiotherapy Physics services. The ability to work effectively and professionally in technically demanding situations, in a patient environment, with the minimum of supervision is essential. The role is to provide a high level of engineering technical support, which is typically beyond first line maintenance level, to a busy Radiotherapy department. There is also a requirement to undertake all Planned Maintenance activities. The successful applicant will work closely with members of the physics team to perform Quality Assurance checks of the Linear Accelerators. Another significant aspect of the role is to undertake research and development projects. Note, this role does not encompass Proton Beam Therapy.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be multi‑skilled with a primary background in electronic / electrical engineering, with experience in exercising judgement to determine and resolve the causes of faults in high‑capital, highly complex patient‑critical medical devices and systems, applying suitable fault‑finding techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of normal first‑line maintenance. Experience in servicing and repairing Linear Accelerators, kV and MV Imaging systems and patient support couches is essential. Experience of Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators and Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerators would be desirable. Familiarity in performing Quality Assurance checks on Linear Accelerators would also be desirable. A degree or HNC/D in electronics / electrical engineering or equivalent technical qualification in engineering is essential. The integrated Radiotherapy Physics section is part of a multi‑disciplinary team in the Department of Clinical Oncology. The Radiotherapy Department is currently equipped with five Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators. The department equipment also includes one orthovoltage unit and an Elekta High Dose Rate Flexitron brachytherapy unit. Planning equipment includes a CT simulator with full 4D imaging capabilities.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• First Degree or HND Equivalent in Physical Science, or equivalent level of knowledge
• State Registered Clinical Technologist or Eligible
• Professional Membership of a relevant professional body(e.g. IPEM / IET) or Eligible

Experience

• Specialist Knowledge of 1)Computer Control Systems
• Specialist training - Attendance of Manufacturers training courses and practical experience on Linear Accelerators, Cobalt, Orthovoltage and Superficial therapy machines, Simulators, CT simulators and CT scanners
• A minimum of 5 years practical experience in Radiotherapy servicing workshop practises and techniques, covering preventive maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in servicing and maintenance of radiation based equipment, including linear accelerators
• Experience of electrical safety testing of medical devices

Skills and Abilities

• Fault Diagnosis and Rectification, with the ability deal with complex and unpredictable situations

Communication

• Ability to communicate complex technical material to colleagues and other professionals

Personal and People Development

• Show ability to teach and train technical and non‑technical staff in both formal and informal settings
• To Participate in Continuing Professional Development and maintain state registration

Specific Requirements

• High degree of manual dexterity, co‑ordination & sensory skills.
• Able to use fine tools for accurate equipment adjustment/assembly
• Able to lift medium/heavy weights (e.g. lead shielding)
• Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances when working in clinical areas (working around patients when machine has failed in Radiotherapy)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearPer Annum Inclusive of HCAS