Level 6 Degree Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer

Job summary

This is a training post offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a supported learning environment in TSDFT Radiology Department. This is a 3-year degree apprenticeship working towards qualification as a B5 Diagnostic Radiographer. The items in italics reflect the role during the training period; on qualification these will be revised to reflect the qualified role.

You will be supervised when carrying out all clinical activity through the course of the degree apprenticeship.

o To carry out supervised radiographic examinations within the agreed scope of practice for the role, striving to produce images that are of exemplary diagnostic quality.

o To work as part of the Radiology team, supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) in delivering a high quality, safe and patient focussed service.

o Represent the Radiology team and TSDFT in a professional and appropriate manner.

o Contribute to safe working practices, ensuring full compliance with all local and national guidance and regulatory requirements.

This contract of employment is intended to apply alongside the TSDFT Apprenticeship Radiographer Degree Agreement which successful candidates will have signed.

This post is a L6 BSc Apprentice Radiographer on a 3-year degree course. Pay for this role is:

Year 1- Bottom of band 3

Year 2- Top of band 3

Year 4- Bottom of band 4

Band 5- Once qualified and HCPC registration obtained

Main duties of the job

• Progress towards providing high quality diagnostic imaging under supervision within the required scope of practice in any of the TSDFT sites. The scope of training may extend to supporting more complex procedures under supervision,where this is appropriate for the role and after appropriate training

• To work within all mandated Regulatory guidelines and comply with all Trust and Departmental, Policies Protocols and Guidelines, ensuring high quality, safe working practices in a safe working environment

• Provide highest quality of care, treating all patients equally

• The post-holder will be responsible for the safe and efficient use of expensive and complex technical equipment, within the scope of their supervised practice

• Developing towards management of workload in the room/area they are responsible for

• To work as part of the wider TSDFT team, supporting patient pathways for all patient types, assuring that patients receive the most effective and efficient service within the scope of the trainees practice

• The on successful qualification the post holder will supervise and advise trainees and students

• The post holder may be part of the 24 hour/7-day provision of service in support of training. On qualification this service provision will be part of the role and will involve working without more senior radiographic supervision on-site

• On qualification the post holder is responsible for maintaining their registration

About us

The successful candidate will work in the Main X-ray Department of Torbay Hospital. The BSc Degree course will be provided by the University of Exeter and all practical training being carried out in Torbay Hospital supported by the existing Radiology Team. Academic work is largely via distance learning, though there will be attendance at the University a number of times throughout the 3-year training course. The practical training will initially focus on Plain Film imaging but will include time in other areas such as CT and MRI.

As a trainee, you will join 2 existing Apprentices and work alongside Student Radiographers who are on the traditional BSc Degree course, also via Exeter University. Practical training is provided by the TSDFT Radiographer who have been enthusiastically and successfully supporting such training for many years.

Why Work With us

Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.