Radiotherapy Technology Specialist (XR07)

Job summary

Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to provide technical leadership for our mechanical engineering team in Radiotherapy Technology Services (RTS). Working collaboratively with clinical and scientific staff, you will be supporting the clinical radiotherapy service to treat patients though the safe and effective repair and maintenance of medical equipment including 12 Elekta VersaHD linacs, 3 Philips Brilliance Big Bore CT Simulators, a Flexitron remote afterloading unit, Gamma Knife ICON, and MR simulator. In addition to this wide variety of equipment, your creativity and experience in managing medical devices will serve you well as you work closely with the mechanical team leader and join our multidisciplinary project teams in a lead role to provide mechanical engineering expertise in the design and development of novel medical and non-medical devices to solve the unique challenges faced in delivering high quality care in radiotherapy and beyond. We welcome interested applicants to contact us for a departmental visit and more information on this role.

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.

Job responsibilities

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.