Apprentice Assistant Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging (CT)

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Assistant Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging, where you will engage in a dynamic training program while providing essential diagnostic services. This role offers a chance to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment, working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to high-quality patient care. With a commitment to innovation and personal growth, you will be part of a leading NHS organization focused on improving healthcare delivery. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to enhance your skills, this apprenticeship is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Commitment to personal development and service improvement.
• Ability to work under supervision in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete supernumerary practice and theory hours.
• Attend formal lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Compile a portfolio demonstrating learning and skills.

Skills

Communication Skills

Prioritization Skills

Compassion

Dignity and Privacy Awareness

Education

Level 5 Assistant Practitioner Qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our trust as an Apprentice Assistant Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging (CT) and supporting in a university course which commences in September 2025.

We have a post available at Colchester Hospital and a post at Ipswich Hospital.

We are one of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, providing opportunities for development, innovation, research, education, and training.

You will join a dynamic, friendly, and highly skilled team that values the assistant practitioner role and offers opportunities to develop and enhance your clinical skills.

You will work as part of the team to provide high-quality, responsive diagnostic services, delivering excellent patient care in line with the hospital's core values.

You must have excellent communication and prioritization skills. High standards of care, compassion, dignity, and privacy for patients should be at the forefront of your practice. You should be committed to personal development and service improvement, with an innovative attitude.

You will participate in a training programme delivered by Derby University through distance learning to achieve the Level 5 Assistant Practitioner qualification. The role requires full-time work, 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

It will take approximately 2 years to complete this apprenticeship, during which you will engage in training, development, and review activities, including:

1. Completing supernumerary practice and theory hours
2. Attending formal lectures, seminars, and workshops
3. Completing portfolios, essays, reflective accounts, and projects
4. Accessing learning facilities and resources
5. Participating in 3-monthly tripartite meetings with the trust and HEI

You will be expected to compile a portfolio demonstrating your learning and skills in practice, working under the supervision of registered practitioners within multidisciplinary teams to assist in providing care and support to meet patient needs.

About us

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, as well as community hospitals, clinics, surgeries, and in patients' homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff.

We support our staff with extensive training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave (pro rata), and NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers various services.

Our philosophy is 'Time Matters'—we focus on improving processes and removing delays for staff and patients. We are investing in digital transformation with a partnership with Epic, bringing a leading electronic patient record system to ESNEFT, enhancing hospital life for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills and knowledge, we would like to hear from you.

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