Graduate Trainee - Radiotherapy Technology (XR05)

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated computing/technology graduate to join our Clinical Computing team in Radiotherapy Technology Services for a fixed term of 3 years.

You will acquire skills in radiotherapy technology through formal and on-the-job training, focusing on the safe and effective implementation, repair, and maintenance of clinical radiotherapy systems and infrastructure, including VMware, Citrix, Veeam, and Active Directory.

Our Clinical Computing team comprises 4 highly-skilled Clinical Technologists dedicated to enhancing patient safety through their technical expertise in high-risk radiotherapy treatment systems and workflows.

We offer diverse daily activities and collaboration with a large department of clinical and scientific staff, emphasizing problem-solving and innovative system implementation, such as AI-assisted treatment planning tools, to improve patient outcomes.

We face real-world challenges that benefit our patients and provide training opportunities for your professional growth. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact us for a departmental visit and more role details.

Main Duties of the Job

The Main Duties Of The Role Include:

1. Complete the IPEM Clinical Technologist Training Scheme.
2. Support the implementation and management of technologies such as:
3. Radiotherapy pre-treatment and treatment delivery systems
4. Specialised clinical applications
5. Server operating systems and hardware
6. Virtualisation and VMware
7. Data storage technologies and backups
8. Domain administration and group policy

Maintain accurate records of work related to medical equipment maintenance and fault resolution. Develop and update relevant processes as your training progresses, working towards autonomous roles upon competence achievement.

Upon successful training completion, you will be qualified to register as a clinical technologist.

About Us

Radiotherapy Technology Services (RTS) is part of the Radiotherapy Physics section at the Department of Medical Physics and Engineering, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Our team collaborates with clinical and scientific staff to manage radiotherapy equipment and provide technical services.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest acute hospital trusts, committed to delivering high-quality, safe patient care. We operate under The Leeds Way, our core values and behaviors guiding daily work.

We are committed to redeploying \’at risk\’ staff to new roles, and job adverts may be delayed or removed during this process. Please bear with us during recruitment and contact us with questions.

Job Details

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year

Contract: Fixed term, 3 years

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Location: St. James\’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Job Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Education and Training

• Attend formal study sessions and undertake self-directed learning
• Complete all learning tasks and assignments
• Apply skills and knowledge in the workplace

Medical Equipment Management

• Support installation, diagnosis, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification, and upgrade of radiotherapy technology
• Provide technical advice to users

Quality Management

• Participate in ISO 9001 quality management system, ensuring compliance and proposing improvements
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation
• Maintain detailed records following Trust policies

Professional Development

• Teach and train staff and apprentices within your competence
• Assist in resource management for the effective operation of RTS

Please see supporting documents for the full job description.

Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Established computing skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload

Desirable:

• Repair skills for complex equipment

Other Criteria

Essential:

• Ability to move medium/heavy objects

Experience

Essential:

• Experience with relevant computing tools and test equipment
• Understanding of safe working practices

Desirable:

• Knowledge of computing work practices & maintenance principles
• Fault finding & preventative maintenance knowledge
• Understanding of quality assurance principles

Qualifications

Essential:

• BEng/BSc in relevant computing or engineering discipline (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have current UK professional registration and be eligible for Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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