Radiotherapy Engineer | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Radiotherapy Engineer to provide technical support in the Radiotherapy department. You will deliver advanced maintenance for Linear Accelerators, collaborate with physicists for Quality Assurance, and engage in R&D projects. A degree in electronics or electrical engineering is required, along with experience in troubleshooting critical medical devices. The role offers a flexible working environment and the chance to contribute to innovations in radiotherapy delivery.

Benefits

Support for flexible working

Focus on team collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or D in electronics or electrical engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience troubleshooting patient-critical medical devices.
• Skill in servicing Linear Accelerators and K-V/M-V imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for radiation oncology equipment.
• Assist in Planned Maintenance for Linear Accelerators.
• Collaborate on Quality Assurance checks for Linear Accelerators.

Skills

Troubleshooting high-capital medical devices

Servicing Linear Accelerators

Quality Assurance checks

Collaborative work with physics teams

Education

Degree in electronics or electrical engineering

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

Elekta High-Dose-Rate Flexitron

Job description

Overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the largest and most successful NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population locally and internationally. We are known for clinical excellence, world‑class research and education, and a supportive working environment that values teamwork and feedback.

Role Summary

The Radiotherapy Engineer will provide high‑level engineering technical support to our busy Radiotherapy department, working closely with physicists and dosimetrists. Responsibilities include advanced maintenance, Planned Maintenance activities, quality assurance of Linear Accelerators, and research and development projects (excluding Proton Beam Therapy).

Responsibilities

• Provide beyond first‑line maintenance support for radiation oncology equipment.
• Assist in all Planned Maintenance activities for Linear Accelerators and related systems.
• Collaborate with the physics team to perform Quality Assurance checks on Varian TrueBeam and Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerators.
• Support maintenance of K‑V and M‑V imaging systems and patient support couches.
• Engage in research and development projects to improve radiotherapy delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or D in electronics or electrical engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience troubleshooting high‑capital, patient‑critical medical devices beyond first‑line maintenance.
• Proven skill in servicing and repairing Linear Accelerators, K‑V/M‑V imaging systems and patient support couches.
• Desirable experience with Varian TrueBeam, Varian Halcyon, and performing quality assurance on Linear Accelerators.

Equipment

The department is equipped with five Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators, one orthovoltage unit, an Elekta High‑Dose‑Rate Flexitron brachytherapy unit, and a CT simulator with full 4D imaging capabilities.

Why UCLH?

UCLH provides first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites, specialising in women’s health and a range of complex illnesses. We support flexible working and have been recognised as the top NHS trust in England for staff satisfaction.

Application

For the full person specification and more information about responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description. The advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.