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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Radiotherapy Service Technician
The closing date is 06 August 2026
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Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable service technician to join the Radiotherapy Physics team at Coventry. The successful candidate will have practical experience in electronic or electrical engineering but not necessarily with Radiotherapy equipment. Full in-house and manufacturer training will be provided to enable the individual to adapt their existing skills to our equipment.
The successful candidate will join a team of specialist engineers led by our technical manager to provide repair, maintenance and development services to the Arden Cancer Centre (ACC). We are located on the University Hospital site at Walsgrave which is on the edge of historic Coventry with convenient transport to the city and easy access to rural Warwickshire, the M6 and the M69 motorways.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include all aspects of the repair and planned maintenance of medical linear accelerators and ancillary equipment.
You will have proven experience as a service technician or similar role in healthcare, industry or the Armed Forces. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience of fault finding and repair of complex electronic systems. A relevant degree or a technical qualification and proven experience is required.
Although previous experience with medical linear accelerators is not required appointment at b6 will require experience in a relevant area. Applicants with less experience may be considered and initially appointed at a lower pay band.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled technician to make a positive contribution to the cancer treatment service here in Coventry. Flexible Working arrangements are encouraged and we welcome applications from people who would wish to work part time.
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
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By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
23 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-AHP-B6-8100701
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the maintenance service to highly complex radiotherapy equipment used for treating cancer patients. In particular: linear accelerators, orthovoltage therapy x-ray machines, High Dose Rate after-loading machine and dosimetry equipment.
- To technically interpret reports from radiographers; and to discuss complex aspects of linear accelerator operation with scientists, technologists and manufacturers engineers with regard to fault diagnosis, equipment maintenance and innovative device development and modification.
- To construct innovative devices and modifications in order to assist scientists with R&D.
- To regularly deliver, under supervision, the training of small groups of inexperienced staff and students. To describe machine operation to students and non-technical personnel.
- To identify opportunities for the innovation of equipment to enhance the service.
- To propose and develop procedures with regard to treatment machine maintenance; and to contribute to the development and maintenance of the Radiotherapy Quality System. These procedures will impact on the work of radiographers and radiotherapy consultants.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Knowledge
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Technical Manager
David Gill
02476967261
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 218-AHP-B6-8100701
- Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Clifford Bridge Road
- Coventry
- CV2 2DX
- United Kingdom
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