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Job summary

Main area
Cancer Institute
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Over a 7 day working pattern.)
Job ref
328-CI-7742782
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Radiotherapy Engineer

Band 6

Job overview

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 person, 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.

Working for our organisation

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 NHS
•    Promote Trust values and behaviours
•    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.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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.
Desirable criteria
  • 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

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Working in a clinical environment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeStep into healthBetter Health at Work Award - Maintaining ExcellenceArmed Forces CovenantPrincess Royal Training Reward 2025

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Barry Small
Job title
Deputy Head, Radiotherapy Engineering Group
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642837964
Additional information

For further details in the first instance contact Karen O’Neill, Head of Radiotherapy Engineering Group,  karen.o’[email protected] (tel: 01642 837961), Barry Small Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Engineering Group [email protected] (tel: 01642 837964), or Kevin Burke, Head of Radiotherapy Physics [email protected] (tel: 01642 828573).

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