The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Radiotherapy Engineering Apprentice

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Job summary

To gain a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Radiation Engineering) Degree, BSc(Hons) during 3 year apprenticeship programme.

The candidate will gain experience and gain competence in:

The technical and engineering support to a radiotherapy service including scheduled maintenance, repair, calibration and quality assurance (QA) checks of radiation treatment and diagnostic medical and associated equipment within a hospital environment.

For the apprentice to be in a position to be offered a full time substantive position the successful applicant will need to have completed their qualification in full and demonstrated competence in the following job description.

The apprentice will be based predominantly at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but may be deployed to other hospital areas within SATH to gain valuable experience and meet academic programme requirements. Visits to other hospitals within the region may also be required.

Working hours are 37.5hours per week over 4 days Monday to Friday to cover the clinical day 08:00 until 18:00

Main duties of the job

The technologist will gain a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Radiation Engineering) Degree, BSc (Hons) by attending University of the West of England, Bristol. The programme is distance/blended learning with attendance at university for a period of one week, three times per year.

The apprentice will be required to carry out the following tasks:

Aid in the service, calibration and radiation tests of radiotherapy treatment machines and associated equipment.
Support in the design and fabrication of customised Radiotherapy patient and Physics aids.
Aid in the technical support of the radiotherapy patient management IT system and its associated components.
Aid in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Ensure safe practice of self and others.
Identification, procurement and fitting of dedicated machine parts.

Communicate and work effectively with the engineering team, other professionals i.e. hospital physicists, dosimetrists and therapy radiographers and liaise effectively with manufacturers and suppliers.

Attend training events, courses and seminars where appropriate.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

View full details of HTP

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Annex 21 - 65% of top Band 5 Year 1

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-REA-255

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A* - C (9 - 4) or equivalent in English and Maths and a Science subject (preferably) AND 3 A Levels (BBC) including Physics plus one other Science or Maths subject OR BTEC Extended Level 3 Diploma (DDM) or equivalent in Engineering

Desirable

oCustomer facing role through work experience and/or volunteering

Essential

Some basic understanding and appreciation of electronic/mechanical engineering principles.

Desirable

Evidence of Specific Knowledge and Skills demonstrated through hobbies and interests and/or actual work place/volunteer experience (could be through Work Experience while in School / College).
Basic knowledge of radiotherapy engineering gained through site visits/open days or research.
Customer facing role through work experience and/or volunteering

essential

Essential

Manual dexterity with a range of workshop tools to ensure defects can be repaired

Person Specification

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A* - C (9 - 4) or equivalent in English and Maths and a Science subject (preferably) AND 3 A Levels (BBC) including Physics plus one other Science or Maths subject OR BTEC Extended Level 3 Diploma (DDM) or equivalent in Engineering

Desirable

oCustomer facing role through work experience and/or volunteering

Essential

Some basic understanding and appreciation of electronic/mechanical engineering principles.

Desirable

Evidence of Specific Knowledge and Skills demonstrated through hobbies and interests and/or actual work place/volunteer experience (could be through Work Experience while in School / College).
Basic knowledge of radiotherapy engineering gained through site visits/open days or research.
Customer facing role through work experience and/or volunteering

essential

Essential

Manual dexterity with a range of workshop tools to ensure defects can be repaired

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)