Radiotherapy Technology Specialist

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Name

Richard Homer Position

Radiotherapy Equipment Manager Email

Richard.Homer@nhs.net

Phone number

0113 206 8253

Shortlisting Date

13/11/2026

Interview Date

01/12/2026 We welcome interested applicants to contact us for a departmental visit and more information on this role.

Please Note

All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. 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 groups—Clinical Computing, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, and Technical Services—who 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 engineering problem-solving to manage equipment, introduce new technologies, and ensure seamless service delivery. The team’s 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. It’s 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 matters—making a tangible difference in patients’ lives—while also allowing you to grow professionally. We welcome prospective applicants to connect with us, visit the department, and discover firsthand what makes this such a rewarding place to work. What you will bring to the role Lead collaboratively within the team to develop and enhance quality, training and innovation including: 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. 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. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities Our purpose

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes 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. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.