Job summary
Do you want to make a life-saving difference to people with cancer? Want to work in one of the UK's leading cancer treatment centres? Would you like to earn a wage while studying for a degree?
Part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Park Cancer Centre is one of the most forward-looking dedicated cancer hospitals in the country with a world-leading reputation as a centre of excellence for cancer care. It provides specialist curative and palliative treatments, including anti-cancer therapy and radiotherapy, for patients across South Yorkshire and beyond. Clinical care and research are integrated into our patient care, and the hospital is credited as a pioneer of modern advances in the field of cancer.
Our Therapeutic Radiographers at Weston Park Cancer Centre deliver life-saving or life-extending treatment to people diagnosed with cancer. While most people train for the role through a university degree, we're proud to offer a new and exciting route into the role, and a degree, through our Level 6 Apprenticeship in Therapeutic Radiography!
Over the three-year apprenticeship, you'll train to be a fully-qualified Therapeutic Radiographer, where you'll gain an in-depth knowledge of the different radiotherapy treatments, machines, and technologies, learn how to use them to treat different cancers, and work alongside a fantastic team of different healthcare staff to deliver the best possible care and support to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Working full-time as a Trainee Radiographer within the radiotherapy department at Weston Park in Sheffield, including practical, on the job training, supervision, and earning a wage (aiming to start Feb 2025 to enable integration into the department and on boarding onto the University course).At least 20% of the week is protected on the job training or attendance at Sheffield Hallam University, including support from your lecturers and tutors and a mix of on-site and online learning.
At the end of the three years, if you are successful , you'll be awarded a BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography, allowing you to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which will allow you to pursue your career in Radiotherapy and apply for jobs either with us or in other cancer centres.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years and 1 month due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Salary will be in accordance with annex 21 of the AFC Terms and conditions, based on the maximum salary of AfC Band 5 as follows:
- Year 1 - 65%
- Year 2 - 70%
- Year 3 - 75
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
About us
We're looking for someone with a real interest in radiography who is passionate about making a difference to our patients, whether you're finishing college, have a degree already but want to change career, or are further in your working life and want to retrain and work in healthcare.
In terms of qualifications, you'll need:
-Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above,( or functional skills for both at level 2)
- evidence of study at level 3 or above (see Person Specification for more details on requirements).
Want to find out more about Therapeutic Radiography and the apprenticeship before applying, or unsure if you meet the requirements? Contact our Practice Educator, Gemma Bushby on gemma.bushby@nhs.net for an informal chat.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths, Science and English language or literature GCSE level C/grade 4 and above (or equivalent qualifications / experience)
- Either: 120 UCAS points from A-levels including at least 40 from science, maths or BTEC National Extended diploma in applied science, health science or Health Studies Or: Access approved access to HE diploma in health studies, health science, nursing or another science-based course Or: Previous degree in a related science subject with a 2:2 with honours or a 2:2 with honours in any degree plus and A-level in a science subject with 40 UCAS tariff points or above Or: Open University study in natural sciences Or Sheffield Hallam university FdSc Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working within a health or social care setting (paid or voluntary)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A commitment to expand on core knowledge using evidence-based practice and reflection
- Proficient with MS Office and other IT systems
- Shows good knowledge of the Radiotherapy department at STH
- Understanding of radiation protection
- Understanding of the key elements of radiotherapy practice
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Evidence of excellent patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths, Science and English language or literature GCSE level C/grade 4 and above (or equivalent qualifications / experience)
- Either: 120 UCAS points from A-levels including at least 40 from science, maths or BTEC National Extended diploma in applied science, health science or Health Studies Or: Access approved access to HE diploma in health studies, health science, nursing or another science-based course Or: Previous degree in a related science subject with a 2:2 with honours or a 2:2 with honours in any degree plus and A-level in a science subject with 40 UCAS tariff points or above Or: Open University study in natural sciences Or Sheffield Hallam university FdSc Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working within a health or social care setting (paid or voluntary)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A commitment to expand on core knowledge using evidence-based practice and reflection
- Proficient with MS Office and other IT systems
- Shows good knowledge of the Radiotherapy department at STH
- Understanding of radiation protection
- Understanding of the key elements of radiotherapy practice
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Evidence of excellent patient care
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Weston Park Cancer Centre
Whitham Road Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2SJ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
