Graduate Trainee - Radiotherapy Technology

Job summary

Job Summary We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic engineering technician to join our team of clinical technologists in Radiotherapy Technology Services (RTS), part of Medical Physics and Engineering sited in the Oncology Clinical Service Unit at Bexley Wing, St. Jamess University Hospital, Leeds. You will work collaboratively to assist our engineering teams in providing specialist medical engineering services to support the clinical radiotherapy service and wider organisation, whilst following an engineering technologist training programme. They will support the clinical radiotherapy service through the repair and maintenance of cancer treatment and clinical computing systems as well as building the knowledge and skills to support the design and development of devices to improve patient care and staff experience throughout the hospital. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, good team working skills, the ability to use their own initiative, and engineering proficiency.

Main duties of the job

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 groupsClinical Computing, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, and Technical Serviceswho 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 scientific problem-solving to manage equipment, introduce new technologies, and ensure seamless service delivery. The teams 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. Its 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 mattersmaking a tangible difference in patients liveswhile also allowing you to grow professionally.

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: 29 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 3 years
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001410
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Richard Homer Position: Radiotherapy Equipment Manager Email: Richard.homer@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 2068253 Shortlisting Date: 14/08/2026 Interview Date: 07/09/2026

Technical - Provides clinical technical services and technical advice for radiotherapy technology users. Carries out supervised maintenance and calibration tasks on medical equipment. Assists in providing technical services for research & development activities. Produces custom-made treatment devices and manufactures other medical and non-medical devices per local procedures and work instructions.

Quality Assurance - Participates in the RTS ISO 9001 quality system and complies with the quality policy, quality manual, related procedures, work instructions, and Medical Devices Regulations. Assists in quality system administrative tasks, including calibration and inspection or test & measuring equipment calibration.

Management of Information - Accurately records all relevant information and maintains records according to Trust and departmental procedures, often in electronic format.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

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.