Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

South Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer position at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. You will undertake a Level 6 Apprenticeship with UWE Bristol, combining paid work with university study to achieve a BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography degree.

You will become a registered Therapeutic Radiographer after successful programme completion, joining a large radiotherapy service and advancing through Band 3 to Band 4 on progression.

Qualifications

• Be ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before starting the apprenticeship.
• Successful completion leads to HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography degree through UWE Bristol via the apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the Therapeutic Radiographer Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard with UWE Bristol.
• Complete the BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography degree.
• Work within the Radiotherapy Department at The James Cook University Hospital to gain clinical experience.

Skills

Radiotherapy knowledge

Teamwork

IRR/IR(ME)R knowledge

Education

A-Levels science

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Main area Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer Grade Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 38 months (Apprenticeship with 20% off the job learning) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 328-CI-8324258-A

Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Band 3 Apprentice progressing to Band 4 following successful completion of Year 2 apprenticeship requirements

The James Cook University Hospital, MiddlesbroughUniversity Hospitals Tees

Start Your Career in Radiotherapy and Make a Difference to People Affected by Cancer

Are you passionate about science, technology and delivering exceptional patient care? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer whilst earning a salary and gaining a professional qualification?

University Hospitals Tees is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Radiotherapy Service as an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer.

This innovative apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn, combining paid employment with university study and hands‑on clinical experience within one of the largest and most advanced radiotherapy services in the North East.

Working within the Radiotherapy Department at The James Cook University Hospital, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Therapeutic Radiographer whilst helping to deliver high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred cancer care.

Main duties of the job

Most apprenticeship programmes in the UK are government-funded. To qualify for this funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before starting the apprenticeship. This means living in the UK for most of the past three years without significant absences. Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

The post holder will undertake the Therapeutic Radiographer Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard with UWE Bristol. This is the UWE Bristol Therapeutic Radiographer Degree Apprenticeship, a Level 6 programme that combines workplace learning with university study, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography degree.

Successful completion of the programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Therapeutic Radiographer.

• Qualification: BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography.
• Duration: Approximately 3 years to 3 years and 2 months.
• Study Format: Blended learning combining workplace learning, protected study time and mandatory university attendance.
• University Partner: University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).
• Study Commitment: Approximately four days per week in clinical practice with protected study time and mandatory block study weeks at UWE Bristol's Glenside Campus.

Travel to and attendance at mandatory university teaching sessions and study blocks is an essential requirement of the apprenticeship programme.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, including those who first language is not English.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of radiotherapy in cancer treatment
• Demonstrates an understanding of the multi-disciplinary team working within healthcare
• Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and associated codes of practice (E)

Qualifications and Training

• A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject* or BTEC DMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject.
• GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification).

Experience

• Ability to communicate well; individually and in a team
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation in a professional manner
• Demonstrates an understanding of a patient centred system
• Ability to deal effectively with predictable and routine problems using defined and familiar procedures and guidelines (E)

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are newly to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff). Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addressesfor all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long‑term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] or call us on 01642 854610

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Name Claire Huntley Job title Group Head of Profession- Therapeutic Radiography Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01642 850850 Additional information

Ext 54942