Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

The team is like an extended family, with a real sense of community where everyone looks out for each other - Portsmouth Radiographer Voted the Society of Radiographers South East Radiography team of the year 2023. You will find a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking department, keen to support you in your own development and working hard to improve the quality of treatment for our patients. This is a new and exciting opportunity to embark on a new Therapy Radiographer apprenticeship programme where you receive real time on the job training combined with personal study through our Chosen Higher education Provider, Sheffield Hallam on a 3 year BSc (Hons) degree programme. This opportunity will lead you to Health Care Professions Council registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer. This is an excellent option for individuals who flourish and learn through practice as well as academics.

Main duties of the job

Our department is committed to continuous training and development of the whole team and throughout this programme you will have opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, expand your scope of practice and broaden your experiences, as you successfully complete each stage of your apprenticeship. For more detailed information and pictures of our department, please see the supporting document PHU Radiotherapy Information Brochure. You can also find out more information about the Therapeutic Radiographer role here: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/roles-allied-health-professions/therapeutic-radiographer If you would like further information about joining our team, or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Victoria Richards, Practice Educator on 02392286000 Ext 4459 or email: Victoria.Richards@porthosp.nhs.uk As part of your application, please include a personal statement outlining why you would like the role, and why you feel you would be suitable. The interview date for this post is on Friday 12th January 2024

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Date posted

19 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF227S

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work and train with our team of Therapy Radiographers, Physicists and Oncology Assistants, as well as meet the wider MDT to care for, plan and deliver a variety of radiotherapy treatment techniques to cancer patients. You will learn the key principles of radiotherapy practice, how radiation works clinically via radiobiology and experience newer treatment techniques, such as SABR. Our Practice Educator will support you throughout the apprenticeship in a supportive and positive environment, to achieve your goals and develop you into an successful Therapy radiographer who can both deliver a world class Radiotherapy service whilst being a cancer patients advocate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above plus one of the following:
120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects. Science Subjects include Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics OR
Equivalent from national BTEC qualifications e.g.: extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies. Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing, or another science-based course.
Previous degree in a related subject.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of successful study at level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a support worker capacity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above plus one of the following:
120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects. Science Subjects include Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics OR
Equivalent from national BTEC qualifications e.g.: extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies. Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing, or another science-based course.
Previous degree in a related subject.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of successful study at level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a support worker capacity.

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.