Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Portsmouth Hospitals University Nhs Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is offering an Apprenticeship pathway to become a Therapeutic Radiographer. The role involves completing a 2- to 3-year university-led apprenticeship to obtain HCPC registration and progress to a Band 5 radiographer post.

You'll work across radiotherapy techniques, operate radiotherapy equipment on a rotating shift (07:00–20:00) 7 days a week, and complete mandatory off-the-job study with mentors and HEI assessors.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above required.
• 120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects or equivalent.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in health science/health studies acceptable.
• Access to HE Diploma in health studies acceptable.
• Previous degree in a related subject may be required.

Responsibilities

• Learn the radiotherapy apprenticeship program and obtain HCPC registration.
• Support radiographers to ensure safe and efficient department operation.
• Operate linear accelerators, superficial and CT scanner on a rota basis under supervision.
• Follow departmental protocols for treatment and CT console use.
• Learn treatment planning techniques for different patient types.
• Identify patients and assess fitness for treatment; seek senior advice when needed.
• Learn to acquire and assess verification images against local protocols.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

UCAS points 120 (3 A levels science)

BTEC Extended Diploma in health science/health studies

Access to HE Diploma in health studies

Previous degree in a related subject

Job description

Job summaryNHS Band 2 Salary: £25,272 per annum (pay agreement for apprentice Therapeutic Radiographers may change to Annex 21/30).Hours Per Week: Full time, 37.5 hrs.Contract Type: Permanent.

Main duties of the job

• To complete a 2- or 3-year University led BSc/MSc Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship and to obtain HCPC registration in order to be able to progress to a Band 5 radiographer post.
• To develop the knowledge and skills required of a Therapeutic Radiographer as listed in the job description.
• To attend the mandatory block academic attendance at the selected Higher Education Institute (HEI).
• To participate in the departmental shift pattern between the hours of 07:0-20:00, 7 days a week.
• To engage in the mandatory minimum 20% off the job directed and self-directed study, either locally at the apprenticeship placement or at a Trust hub.
• To engage with the learning, clinical training and portfolio activities, and discussions with named mentors and visiting HEI Assessor.

About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job responsibilities

• To learn and undertake, under suitable supervision, all the radiotherapy techniques outlined in the apprenticeship program/scope of practice.
• To support and assist the radiographers to contribute to the safe and efficient running of the radiotherapy department.
• To operate, in a safe and controlled manner, the linear accelerators, superficial, and CT scanner on a rota basis, working under the supervision of a Senior Therapy Radiographer and as part of a clinical team. To report all equipment faults to the Team lead and/or clinical engineering.
• To operate the treatment and CT console in accordance with departmental protocols, under the supervision of a Senior Therapy Radiographer, safely and appropriately use the interruption, termination, and emergency off facilities.
• To learn to conduct and complete a range of radiotherapy treatment and planning techniques, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental, and legal standards and requirements.
• Correctly identify the patient in line with departmental protocol and assess the patients fitness for treatment and to recognize when advice from a senior member of staff should be sought and to take appropriate action
• To learn to acquire and assess treatment verification images against accepted local protocols, and to act appropriately according to findings.

Qualifications Essential

• English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above plus one of the following:
• 120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects. Science Subjects include Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics OR
• Equivalent from national BTEC qualifications e.g.: extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies. Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing, or another science-based course.
• Previous degree in a related subject.
• Evidence of successful study at level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a support worker capacity.

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.

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