Radiotherapy Technology Specialist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join Radiotherapy Technology Services at St James’s University Hospital. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, coordinate education and training, and contribute to research and innovation projects shaping radiotherapy practice.

Working with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues, you will implement new technologies, optimise practice to ensure the highest standards of patient care and support workforce

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Job reference: 002411
Salary: Band 7 - £49,387-£56,515
Closing date: 08/11/2026
Department: Radiotherapy Physics - Bexley Wing
Location: St James’s University Hospital
Division: Oncology CSU
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Summary

Are you passionate about improving quality, developing people and driving innovation in radiotherapy technology? We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Advanced Practitioner to join our Technical Services team within Radiotherapy Technology Services (RTS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives, coordinate technical education and training programmes, and contribute to research and innovation projects that will shape the future of radiotherapy services. Working collaboratively with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues, you will play a key role in implementing new technologies, optimising technical practice to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Our department is one of the largest radiotherapy centres in the UK, delivering treatment using 12 Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators, three Philips Big Bore CT Simulators, Gamma Knife ICON, an MR Simulator, a Flexitron brachytherapy service and Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT). With major technology developments planned over the coming years, this is a unique opportunity to influence service development, support workforce growth and translate innovative ideas into meaningful improvements for patients and staff. If you are an experienced practitioner with a passion for leadership, education and advancing radiotherapy practice, we would love to hear from you.

Why you should join our Team

Radiotherapy Technology Services (RTS) sits within the Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, part of the Oncology Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The team is made up of four specialist groups—Clinical Computing, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, and Technical Services—who work closely together in multidisciplinary workgroups to support the safe and effective use of radiotherapy equipment. The atmosphere is highly collaborative and innovative, bringing together clinical expertise and engineering problem‑solving to manage equipment, introduce new technologies, and ensure seamless service delivery. The team’s strong work ethic is centred on precision, reliability, and continuous improvement, all with the shared goal of enhancing patient care.

What makes RTS special is its direct impact on patient outcomes through the management and advancement of cutting‑edge radiotherapy technology. It’s a supportive and forward‑thinking environment where professional development is actively encouraged, offering excellent training and career progression opportunities. Team members benefit from varied, meaningful work and a culture that values contribution, learning, and collaboration. This is a great team to be part of because your work truly matters—making a tangible difference in patients’ lives—while also allowing you to grow professionally.

We welcome prospective applicants to connect with us, visit the department, and discover firsthand what makes this such a rewarding place to work.

What you will bring to the role

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.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are:

Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People, Improvement and Innovation, Partnerships, Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.