Radiotherapy Technology Leader & Education Advocate

Radiotherapy UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead quality improvement initiatives and coordinate technical education within Radiotherapy Technology Services. The role focuses on implementing new technologies, optimising practice, and driving innovation for high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues to support workforce growth and translate ideas into tangible improvements for patients

Qualifications

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across radiotherapy technology and services.
• Coordinate technical education and training programmes for staff.
• Contribute to research and innovation projects shaping future radiotherapy practice.
• Implement new technologies and optimise technical practice to ensure patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboratively within the team to develop and enhance quality, training and innovation including:
• Providing leadership for quality improvement and governance across the Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring all device design, development, manufacture and modification complies with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Medical Devices Regulations and local quality management systems, driving continuous improvement, patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with technologists, clinical and scientific staff to design, develop and implement innovative mechanical engineering devices and solutions that support the continuous improvement of oncology services.
• Leading the development and delivery of education and training programmes that strengthen mechanical engineering and capability within healthcare, including mentorship, supervision and competency-based learning on workshop machinery.
• Leading the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of radiotherapy pre-treatment and treatment delivery systems.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Education & training

Team collaboration

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead quality improvement initiatives and coordinate technical education within Radiotherapy Technology Services. The role focuses on implementing new technologies, optimising practice, and driving innovation for high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues to support workforce growth and translate ideas into tangible improvements for patients