Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is offering a radiography apprenticeship. You will work under supervision, assist radiographers and radiologists, and learn to perform imaging procedures while delivering patient care.

Academic block release and online tutorialsSUPPORT ongoing professional development; travel to the University is required for study blocks, with a 24/7 shift pattern in the department and a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Be aged 16 or over by the apprenticeship start date.
• Right to work in England with sufficient visa time remaining.
• Normally resident in the UK and Islands for the three years before start.
• Not be in full-time education or another apprenticeship at start.
• Spend at least 50% of working hours in England during the apprenticeship.
• Able to complete the full apprenticeship programme, including assessment.
• Not already hold qualifications that substantially cover the taught knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiographers and radiologists during imaging procedures.
• Undertake general radiography and fluoroscopy examinations under supervision.
• Book patients in using the Radiology Information System and related portals.
• Support department administration and patient care in the radiology suite.

Skills

Planar imaging

Fluoroscopy

Patient care

IT skills

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Electronic request and portering system

Job description

Working within a defined scope of practice under supervision, you will undertake general radiography and fluoroscopy examinations following departmental protocols to ensure high departmental standards are met. There is a requirement to work across the 24/7 period. As an apprentice, you will assist the radiographers and radiologists as they undertake imaging procedures and provide care for the patients whilst in the department. You will also be required to undertake admin tasks such as booking patients in using the Radiology Information System as well as using the electronic request and portering system, all of which require good IT skills. Under the supervision of our Registered Radiographers and supported by the University apprenticeship provider, you will learn to undertake imaging procedures yourself. Academic block release, online tutorials and practical supervision will enable you to gain the skills required to successfully complete your degree and register as a radiographer.

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive individual with previous experience in planar and fluoroscopic imaging. An ability to work in a team as well as independently together with excellent patient care is a must.

We are a large friendly team who enjoy working together to provide excellent patient care. You will spend your time working with the team to look after our patients whilst also developing the necessary skills to meet the practical and academic requirements of the radiography apprenticeship degree. You will spend time with us at UHS as well as block release at University, which you will be required to travel too at times throughout your study. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

You must also be able to successfully meet the entry requirements required by the University apprenticeship provider. Apprenticeship eligibility To be eligible for this apprenticeship, applicants must:

• Be aged 16 or over by the apprenticeship start date.
• Have the right to work in England and sufficient time remaining on any visa or immigration permission to complete the apprenticeship.
• Normally have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for the three years immediately before the apprenticeship begins. Some exceptions apply, which will be assessed by the training provider.
• Not be in full-time education or undertaking another apprenticeship at the point this apprenticeship begins.
• Spend at least 50% of their working hours in England during the apprenticeship.
• Be able to complete the full apprenticeship programme, including its assessment.
• Not already hold qualifications, training or experience that substantially cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours taught by this apprenticeship. Previous qualifications in other subjects will not necessarily prevent applicants from being eligible.