Job Summary
Are you passionate about improving quality, developing people and driving innovation in radiotherapy technology?
Job Details
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Radiotherapy Technology Specialist
The closing date is 08 November 2026
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: 26 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002411
Job locations
- St James’s University Hospital
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS9 7TF
- United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What You Will Bring To The Role
- 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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
We welcome prospective applicants to connect with us, visit the department, and discover firsthand what makes this such a rewarding place to work.
Employer contact details
For Questions About This Job, Contact:
Name: Richard Homer
Position: Radiotherapy Equipment Manager
Email: Richard.Homer@nhs.net
Phone number: 0113 206 8253
Application timeline
Shortlisting Date: 13/11/2026
Interview Date: 01/12/2026
Additional Information
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.
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
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.
Our Priorities
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
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