Radiotherapy Technology Specialist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks an Advanced Practitioner to lead quality improvement, coordinate technical education and contribute to research and innovation in radiotherapy technology services. You will work closely with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues to implement new technologies and optimise practice, ensuring patient safety and high standards of care.

The role sits within Radiotherapy Technology Services and offers opportunities for professional development,

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives in healthcare or medical engineering.
• Experience coordinating technical education and training programmes.
• Ability to work across clinical, scientific and technical teams to advance radiotherapy practice.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement and governance across the Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and Medical Devices Regulations.
• Collaborate with technologists, clinical and scientific staff to design and implement innovative mechanical engineering devices and solutions.
• Lead development and delivery of education and training programmes, mentoring and competency-based learning in workshop environments.
• Lead diagnosis, maintenance and repair of radiotherapy pre-treatment and treatment delivery systems.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Education delivery

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Position: Radiotherapy Equipment Manager

Phone number: 0113 206 8253

Shortlisting Date: 13/11/2026

Interview Date: 01/12/2026

We welcome interested applicants to contact us for a departmental visit and more information on this role.

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

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

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

Sponsorship Eligibility

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. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

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

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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.