Apprentice Clinical Technologist

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS foundation as an Apprentice Clinical Technologist in Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics. This exciting apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with a 3-year BSc degree, preparing you for a rewarding career supporting advanced radiological technologies. Benefit from generous NHS perks, including training opportunities and a supportive working environment as you develop vital skills in a rapidly advancing field.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• A-level C or above in a relevant STEM subject needed.
• Commitment to managing studies while working.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Assurance tests on diagnostic radiography equipment.
• Assist with radiation safety assessments and scientific support.
• Participate in commissioning new radiographic equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Accuracy

Pressure Management

Education

GCSE C/4 in Maths

GCSE C/4 in English

A-Level in STEM subject (C or above)

Job description

Go back East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Clinical Technologist

The closing date is 24 June 2025

We are recruiting to a rare and exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated team in an apprenticeship to become a Clinical Technologist - Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics.

You will undertake a professionally accredited 3 year BSc (Hons) Degree qualification in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) specialising in Radiation Physics. This is with the University of West of England in Bristol (majority distance learning with 3 five-day blocks at UWE Bristol each year). This will commence in September 2025. Upon successful completion you will be eligible for entry on the professional register for clinical technologists (RCT).

Applicants must meet Apprenticeship criteria including: GCSE C/4 or above in Maths and English and A-level C or above in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent (other acceptable qualifications see university website link here)University link

Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics provides scientific support services to users of ionising radiation including X-Ray, CT, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine. Alongside your studies you will be supporting the team of Clinical Scientists by working on diagnostic radiology equipment testing, radiation safety assessments and supporting systems for managing radioactive material.

You will work across our hospital sites including Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals and occasional visits to community sites.

Main duties of the job

Salary will be Band 5 Annex 21: Year 1 (£24,567) 65% top Band 5, Year 2 (£26,457) 70% top Band 5 and Year 3 (£28,347) 75% top Band 5. Internal applicants will be via Annex 30.

For this apprenticeship you will spend on average 1 day a week on online studies and the remaining on the job training and putting theory into practice to develop your skills to become a Clinical Technologist.

You will undertake a 3 year Degree qualification in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) specialising in Radiation Physics. The course has a blended learning approach combining face-to-face, work-based and online learning (combination of directed and independent study).

As part of on your job training you will:

• Perform Quality Assurance tests and produce reports of performance on diagnostic radiography and non-ionising radiation equipment to ensure equipment is fit for purpose.
• Help the team carry out radiation safety assessments.
• Assist with the technical and scientific work of the service, working closely with other members of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a high-quality service for staff and for patients.
• Assist in the commissioning and acceptance of new radiographic equipment.
• Assist with the work carried out by Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics managing the personal dosimetry for the Trust.
• Assist in work with radioactive materials on site, including accurate record keeping.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
• A-Level or other acceptable qualifications as per University requirements equating to 96 UCAS Tariff points including at least one in a relevant STEM subject (e.g. physics, engineering or Mathematics, A-level Grade C or above)

Experience

• Working effectively as part of a team under supervision
• Applying theory to practice
• Able to prioritise/organise own work/study to achieve deadlines
• Using own initiative
• Accuracy
• Work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven experience of working in an appropriate scientific / health care setting

Personal Skills

• Motivated and enthusiastic for a career as a clinical technologist and dedicated to undertaking the requirements for the course
• Commitment to self-study to enable sufficient learning to complete course
• Demonstrate Trust values and behaviours

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 name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,567 to £28,347 a yearAnnex 21 Year 1 65%, Year 2 70% and Year 3 75% top Band 5