Graduate Trainee – Radiotherapy Technology

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 es University Hospital, Leeds. The role involves supporting the clinical radiotherapy service through repair and maintenance of cancer treatment and clinical computing systems, and contributing to the design and development of devices that improve patient care and staff experience.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, good team‑working skills, the ability to use initiative, and engineering proficiency.

• Provide clinical technical services and technical advice for radiotherapy technology users.
• Carry out supervised maintenance and calibration tasks on medical equipment.
• Assist in providing technical services for research and development activities.
• Produce custom‑made treatment devices and manufacture other medical and non‑medical devices per local procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in the RTS ISO 9001 quality system and comply with the quality policy, quality manual, related procedures, work instructions, and Medical Devices Regulations.
• Assist in quality system administrative tasks, including calibration and inspection or test & measuring equipment calibration.
• Accurately record all relevant information and maintain records according to Trust and departmental procedures, often in electronic format.

No specific qualifications were listed in the posted job specification. Candidates are expected to possess engineering technical skills and a willingness to develop professional competencies through the training programme.

Band 5 salary ranging from £32,073 to £39,043 a year, fixed‐term contract for 3 years, full‑time working pattern. The role offers training and career progression opportunities within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

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 consider this before submitting your application.

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. Diversity and inclusion are central to our values.

Name:
Richard Homer
Position:
Radiotherapy Equipment Manager
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