Radiotherapy Engineer

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Radiotherapy Engineer to join their Medical Physics team. The role involves maintaining advanced X-Ray equipment and requires strong engineering skills, particularly in electronics and mechanical systems. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess excellent interpersonal abilities. The department emphasizes research and offers robust training programs for professional development, including leadership training. Exceptional candidates without qualifications may be considered with the potential for career advancement on a structured training path.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of Manufacturer Training.
• Ability to meet deadlines and pride in producing high quality results.
• Evidence of good engineering skills and completed project work in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair state-of-the-art X-Ray Linear Accelerators.
• Provide support during emergencies and ensure operational safety.
• Participate in meetings for professional development.
• Conduct written reports and presentations.

Skills

Numeracy and accuracy skills

Good IT Skills

Engagement in multi-disciplinary work

Emergency response professionalism

High voltage control systems knowledge

Networking and software experience

Manufacturer training on radiotherapy products

Education

Degree or (HND/HNC + experience) in Engineering

Tools

Computer network administration

Job description

Radiotherapy Engineer – South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 25 February 2026

We are seeking to recruit a Mechanical/Electronic/Electrical Engineer to work in the Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics, based at The James Cook University Hospital.

South Tees is a high performing Trust, employing 9000 staff, providing acute and community services. We pride ourselves on excellence and are situated at the heart of a great place to live. The department comprises 44 scientific and technical staff.

The department prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art treatment techniques to our patient population and research and development is actively encouraged. This post is part of a team of 13 physicists, 3 technologists and 4 Engineers working in radiotherapy physics.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be face-to-face and not virtually and will involve a practical assessment as part of the interview.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be multi skilled with electronics/mechanical engineering as a primary discipline and should be enthusiastic and highly motivated, joining our existing Radiotherapy Engineering Group (REG), to help maintain and repair our state-of-the-art X-Ray Linear Accelerators and CT imaging equipment.

The department has six Elekta linacs (all equipped with FFF technology) and will soon install a new kV unit. Pre-treatment imaging consists of two Siemens wide bore CT scanners with associated ProSoma virtual simulation software. Treatment plans are produced using Raystation and Monaco. We have an active brachytherapy service, treating a variety of sites using our Nucletron remote after-loading brachytherapy unit.

Exceptional individuals without the required qualifications/experience are welcome to apply - you may be suitable for appointment under Annex 21 Agenda for Change terms and conditions. This path involves following a structured training program of up to 3 years to achieve the required qualifications and skills. During this time salary is set at a reduced rate, with normal progression along the pay band thereafter. Please contact us for further details.

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHSo
• Promote Trust values and behaviour
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Numeracy and accuracy skills of a high order.
• Good IT Skills.
• The ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated, enthusiastic and pride in producing high quality results.
• Evidence of Manufacturer Training.
• Multi-disciplinary working experience.
• Knowledge of computer network administration.
• Knowledge of high voltage and high-power control systems.
• Ability to respond calmly, and professionally in the event of emergency.
• Knowledge of networking and software upgrade experience.
• Manufacturer training on a large range of radiotherapy products.

Qualifications & Training

• Degree or (HND/HNC + experience) in Engineering
• Participating in a program for continuing professional development.
• Evidence of attendance at meetings or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.

Experience

• Evidence of good engineering skills and completed project work in at least one of the following areas: high power RF microwave and x-ray generation; high vacuum systems; motor control systems; electronic position sensing and control; networking; software maintenance/upgrades; analogue servo control; data acquisition and display; advanced digital imaging; mechanical engineering
• Evidence of written reports and presentations.
• Highly specialised data analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Working in a clinical environment.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust