Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Portsmouth-Hospitals-University-Nhs-Trust-2; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Nursery

Wellness Centre access

Beach Hut for staff

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting for a Therapeutic Radiography Apprentice on a permanent, full-time basis. The role entails a 37.5-hour week, completing a 2- or 3-year university-led apprenticeship and HCPC registration to progress to a Band 5 radiographer post.

You will learn radiotherapy techniques, support radiographers, operate on treatment CT and linear accelerators, and engage in mandatory study with mentors and HEI assessors.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• UCAS points requirement for science subjects is a key criterion.
• Equivalent health/science qualifications accepted.
• Experience in health-related settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Learn radiotherapy techniques under supervision as part of apprenticeship.
• Support radiographers to ensure safe, efficient department operation.
• Operate linear accelerators, CT and other equipment under supervision.
• Follow departmental protocols for treatment and safety.
• Identify patients correctly and assess fitness for treatment.
• Engage in study and portfolio activities with mentors.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Clinical supervision

Radiotherapy equipment operation

Education

English & Maths GCSE (C/4+)

UCAS points (120) in science subjects

National BTEC/extended diploma (health/science)

Access to HE Diploma in health studies

Previous related degree

Level 3 study with 6+ months support worker experience

Job description

• Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5
• Salary Band: Band 2
• Staff Group: Students
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Job Area: AHP

Company Description

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 Description

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.

• 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.

Key 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.