Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer – Sponsorship Available

Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: Charing Cross Hospital & Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK
Salary: £54,320 – £60,981 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 17 February 2025

Job Summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Radiotherapy Electronics Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team. This role involves delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services for radiotherapy equipment at Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) and have extensive experience working with radiotherapy linear accelerators (Linacs). The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology, ensuring that complex, patient-critical systems are maintained to the highest standard.

As the Trust performs all maintenance in-house, the role provides a dynamic and challenging work environment with continuous learning opportunities. The department also includes fully equipped electronics and mechanical workshops, a Clinical Scientific Computing Group, and 3D-printing facilities.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for a lower-band position.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), servicing, and repairs of complex radiotherapy equipment, ensuring maximum uptime.
• Work on highly specialized patient-critical systems, including Varian TB linacs, radiotherapy CT, Flexitron, and X-Strahl units.
• Conduct on-site repairs and bespoke technical projects using fully equipped electronics and mechanical workshops.
• Receive in-service education and training from senior engineers and equipment manufacturers.
• Rotate between Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital, working under supervision until competency is signed off.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, minimizing risks to patients, visitors, and staff.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

✅ Essential:

• BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (or equivalent).
• Relevant manufacturer training certificates.
• Strong aptitude for working with advanced electronic equipment.

✅ Desirable:

• Additional qualifications in radiotherapy engineering or medical electronics.

Experience

✅ Essential:

• Practical experience working with advanced technology in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.
• Awareness of ionizing radiation hazards and associated safety protocols.

✅ Desirable:

• Experience with patient-critical radiotherapy equipment.

Skills & Knowledge

✅ Essential:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination for handling precision instruments and fine tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair delicate electronic components.

✅ Desirable:

• Knowledge of radiotherapy equipment maintenance and electronic circuit design.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

• This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship is available for international applicants.
• Applicants must provide criminal record certificates for all countries where they have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application before 17 February 2025 via the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust website or NHS Jobs portal.