Radiotherapy Technology Specialist

#CatchUpWithCancer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a Radiotherapy Technology Specialist at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, for full‑time, permanent employment. You will lead quality improvement and governance across the Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring ISO 9001/13485 compliance and patient safety.

Collaborating with technologists, clinical and scientific staff, you will help design, develop and implement innovative radiotherapy devices and solutions, and lead education/training to strengthen

Qualifications

• Leadership for quality improvement and governance across the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Collaborating with technologists, clinical and scientific staff to design, develop and implement mechanical engineering devices.
• Leading education and training programmes to strengthen mechanical engineering within healthcare.
• Leading the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of radiotherapy systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading for quality improvement and governance across the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Collaborating with technologists, clinical and scientific staff to design, develop and implement devices for oncology services.
• Leading education/training programmes to strengthen mechanical engineering capability in healthcare.
• Leading diagnosis, maintenance and repair of radiotherapy pre-treatment and treatment delivery systems.

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about improving quality, developing people and driving innovation in radiotherapy technology?

Job Details

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Radiotherapy Technology Specialist
The closing date is 08 November 2026

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.

Details

• Date posted: 26 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 002411

Job locations

• St James’s University Hospital
• Leeds
• West Yorkshire
• LS9 7TF
• United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What You Will Bring To The Role

• 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.

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

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

Employer contact details

For Questions About This Job, Contact:
Name: Richard Homer
Position: Radiotherapy Equipment Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Phone number: 0113 206 8253

Application timeline

Shortlisting Date: 13/11/2026
Interview Date: 01/12/2026

Additional Information

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.

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

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.

Our Priorities

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes