Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Apprenticeship will comprise of:

On the job training and 6 hours minimum off the job training or new learning per week.

The academic component of the course will be delivered by University of Hertfordshire remotely / online, with a few days a year in person attendance on campus.

You will be provided with dedicated time for study to support your development in this role.

Apprentices will study key concepts and knowledge base relevant to Radiotherapy and Oncology.

On the job training will involve mentorship and structured progression for the Apprentice using an e-portfolio.

Days timetabled at the University are focused on building a community across the Apprentices and practical and simulated learning.

There will be a flexible learning approach - online lectures / seminars, self-directed learning and online learning resources to aid flexible learning.

Placements and professional practice experience are an integral part of the Apprenticeship.

Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Radiographers (COR).

The entry requirements ensure the apprenticeship is accessible to a diverse range of applicants while maintaining appropriate standards.

Applicants must:

have the right to abode in the UK

meet the course entry requirements

Level 2 Qualification:

. A minimum of 5 GCSEs taken at one sitting including:

English language, Mathematics at grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications) and

Science at grade 4 or above, plus either:

Level 3 Qualifications:

112 - 120 UCAS points from GCE A2/AS levels which will normally include either Science subjects or Mathematics; or

BTEC extended Diploma in Applied Science or Health & Social Care* with minimum DMM profile; or

BTEC Health and Social Care with Distinction/Distinction/Merit profile plus 32 UCAS points from a GCE A2 Life Science subject or Mathematics*;

or

ACCESS to HE in Science or Health Studies (or similar) to include: 45 credits at level 3 of which 24 credits are Distinction including 9 credits from a science subject and 21 credits are Merit; (Applicants must also have an English and Maths GSCE or equivalent); or

Foundation Science degree with an average profile of 60% or higher; or

Honours degree at 2:2 classification or above in a Science or Health subject; or

T level at Merit in Health care Science or Health or Science.

In addition, other qualifications are considered on an individual e.g

Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF); or

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Allied Health or an associated subject

International qualifications will be considered for equivalency at level 3 using ENIC/NARIC.

Other relevant awards passed at an equivalent level to the above.

Applicants must:

Be 18 years or older.

Show an understanding of the demands of completing a degree alongside their existing post in the health or social care sector and the resilience to work in health and social care.

Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate basic IT skills, such as confidence in using an internet browser, communicating via email and using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel) or equivalent.

. An ability to learn and adapt to new technologies is also important, for example, apprentices may be asked to participate in a virtual classroom session, contribute to a discussion forum and will be expected to upload assignments to an online portal.

Understand that annual leave must be arranged outside of scheduled online or face to face teaching and assessment.

Comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) order 1975 and have a satisfactory Enhanced (including barred lists) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Be medically fit to undertake the programme, satisfactory health assessment clearance and have received the relevant immunisations to work in the NHS(ST0619 S109).

In addition, to be eligible for apprenticeship funding, non-UK nationals must have been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the start date of the programme. They must also hold a valid visa that permits them to work in the UK and expires after the planned end date of the programme.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 12th October 2025

Interviews are due to be held on 24th October 2025

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade A-C or equivalent
• NVQIIII or NVQIII plus training to diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses

Experience

Essential

• Experience in or a good understanding of health and social care services and pathways
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development
• Experience of working within a team of health care professionals

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team of health care professionals
• Experience of working with electronic medical record systems
• Experience of coordinating a patient workload

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of patient centred care
• Awareness of own limitations and ability to refer onwards / seek advice

Desirable

• Knowledge of cancer pathways, treatment options and terminology, in particular radiotherapy process

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing on a daily basis with people of all levels
• Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise and manage a patient workload
• Ability to concentrate and perform role in busy clinical environments
• Basic IT skills including word processing and simple database entry
• Good organisational skills and ability to problem solve

Desirable

• Ability to manage complex and at times challenging conversations, including emotional situations
• Awareness of impact of cancer diagnosis on a person and ability to provide holistic, empathetic care

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Flexibility in working hours to cover Clinics / department hours
• Willingness to undertake further development and training as required and appropriate for role

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)