About this role
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.
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 description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Richard Homer
Radiotherapy Equipment Manager
0113 20 68253
What you will bring to the role Lead, motivate, and develop a team of clinical technologists.
Ensure that design, development, manufacture, and modification of devices within the section are carried out within the relevant quality and legislative frameworks.
Collaborate with technologists, clinical, and scientific staff to support the implementation of innovative engineering solutions to support the continuous improvement of oncology services.
Lead in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of radiotherapy pre-treatment and treatment delivery systems.
Allocate resource to service requests and projects.
Train others in equipment management and mechanical engineering skills for use in a healthcare science environment.
The post holder will provide project management and technical leadership skills through the demonstration of a high level of understanding of Medical Devices Regulations, the application of risk management to medical devices, and managing the risk associated with bringing custom-made treatment devices into clinical use.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
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.
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.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)