Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

#CatchUpWithCancer; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer. This NHS Band 2 position offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) in a permanent contract at Queen Alexandra Hospital. You will undertake a 2-3 year university-led apprenticeship and progress to a Band 5 radiographer post upon HCPC registration.

The role spans 7 days a week, 07:00–20:00, with mandatory off-the-job study. Salary starts at £25,272 per annum under the Agenda for Change pay scale.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths at grade C (4) or above.
• 120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects or equivalent qualifications.
• Equivalent national BTEC qualifications or Access to HE Diploma in health studies.
• Previous degree in a related subject or evidence of study at level 3 with 6 months in a support role.

Responsibilities

• To learn and undertake radiotherapy techniques outlined in the apprenticeship program.
• To support radiographers to ensure safe and efficient department operations.
• To operate linear accelerators, superficial and CT scanner under supervision on a rota.
• To operate treatment and CT console following departmental protocols and safety measures.
• To learn radiotherapy treatment planning techniques for various patient types within professional standards.

Education

English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above

120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects

Equivalent national BTEC qualifications

Previous degree in a related subject

Evidence of successful study at level 3 and 6 months experience in a support worker capacity

Job description

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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

The closing date is 30 September 2026

Job Summary

NHS 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 07:00-20:00, 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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2620J

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Job Description

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.

For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description.

Job Description

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.

For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact:

Hiring Manager

Steve Murphy

[e-mail]

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2620J

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

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