University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer - Eastbourne

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to earn a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography through a level 6 apprenticeship in conjunctionwith Sheffield Hallam University. Join the expert team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and expand your career in one of the region's leading oncology units. Based in sunny Eastbourne, you'll support patients through their cancer journey while developing your skills in a supportive, innovative environment.Our sites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Elekta Versa HD Linacs, TomoTherapy units, and Philips Widebore CT scanners.We also offer advanced HDR brachytherapy services.Eastbourne offers beach life, cultural diversity, and a dynamic arts scene and promises an excellent work-life balance.We're committed to your development with clear career pathways, training, and support to grow your expertise.This 3-year apprenticeship programme combines academic study mostly through distance learning with Sheffield Hallam University and practicaltraining at our Radiotherapy departments in The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Preston Park Radiotherapy Centre and Eastbourne RadiotherapyUnit. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme and upon registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with HCPC, you willtransition to the role of a newly qualified band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer.Programme Start Date: March 2026Interviews: Approx. October 2025

Main duties of the job

During the apprenticeship period, you will spend 80% of your time working in a Radiotherapy Support Worker role as part of the Radiotherapyteam and 20% of your time will be spent learning 'off the job' in dedicated learning activities.You will:o Gain experience in all aspects of radiotherapy service delivery, cancer care and oncology.o Learn about patient care, treatment planning, radiation delivery, and quality assurance.o Gain the proficiency and skills required to qualify as a HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer.You will be fully supported throughout your apprenticeship and beyond, with dedicated academic and clinical mentorship.Sheffield Hallam Programme page: Therapeutic radiographer | Sheffield Hallam UniversityApplicants that do not demonstrate meeting the academic requirements of the person specification will not be shortlisted. Eligibility for the right toaccess apprenticeship funding will be checked.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7410256-SEP25

Job locations

Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the radiotherapy team with the day to day running of the radiotherapy departmentwhilst developing skills and competencies to become an autonomous practitioner. Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are always treated with courtesy, theirindividual needs are respected, and confidentiality is always maintained. Be able to cannulate patients or be willing to undergo training in order to perform this duty. Ensure patients are correctly identified, pregnancy checked and consented for treatment inaccordance with IRMER, local radiation rules and department policy.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail

Person Specification

Essential

All applicants must be 18 years or over at the commencement of the course and have the right to live in the UK and be eligible for apprenticeship funding
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C) or ENIC evidence
If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent
Evidence of successful formal study at level 3
A minimum of 6 months experience in a health and social care capacity OR one of the following: 1. 96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualification such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels 2. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course 3. Level 3 Apprenticeship 4. Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ's) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE 5. Previous Degree
Demonstrable understanding of the role of a Therapeutic Radiographer
An awareness of what the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship Programme entails and the scope of practice of a Therapeutic Radiographer

Desirable

Experience working in a health care setting or customer-oriented service
Experiential knowledge of the Radiotherapy process. E.g. previously worked in cancer care
Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and professional codes of practice

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Essential

All applicants must be 18 years or over at the commencement of the course and have the right to live in the UK and be eligible for apprenticeship funding
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C) or ENIC evidence
If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent
Evidence of successful formal study at level 3
A minimum of 6 months experience in a health and social care capacity OR one of the following: 1. 96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualification such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels 2. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course 3. Level 3 Apprenticeship 4. Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ's) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE 5. Previous Degree
Demonstrable understanding of the role of a Therapeutic Radiographer
An awareness of what the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship Programme entails and the scope of practice of a Therapeutic Radiographer

Desirable

Experience working in a health care setting or customer-oriented service
Experiential knowledge of the Radiotherapy process. E.g. previously worked in cancer care
Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and professional codes of practice

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

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