Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer (3 Years)

NHS Jobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer position in Reading. You will be enrolled on the BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship Programme, leading to HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer after completion.

You will train across Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, as well as partner sites, with structured teaching, clinical training and protected study time.

Qualifications

• Enrolment on a BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship Programme.
• Completion leads to HCPC registration as Therapeutic Radiographer.
• DBS clearance, occupational health clearance and eligibility to enrol with University required.

Responsibilities

• Develop competence across radiotherapy practice including communication and patient-centred care.
• Progressively training in treatment preparation, planning, imaging and delivery.
• Attend mandatory university teaching and clinical sessions and protected study time.

Skills

Communication

Patient-centred care

Treatment planning

Radiotherapy imaging

Treatment delivery

Education

BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship

Job description

Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer (3 Years)

The successful candidate will be enrolled on the BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship Programme delivered by the University of Hertfordshire, which leads to eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Therapeutic Radiographer following successful completion of the programme. Training and education will take place across: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield The apprentice will receive structured academic teaching, supervised clinical training, workplace-based learning and protected study time throughout the programme. They will progressively develop competence across all aspects of radiotherapy practice, including communication, patient-centred care, treatment preparation, treatment planning, radiotherapy imaging, treatment delivery and professional practice. Applicants should understand that annual leave must be arranged around mandatory university teaching, assessments and clinical training requirements. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal discussion or departmental visit before applying to gain a greater understanding of the profession, apprenticeship requirements, travel expectations and the realities of working within a modern radiotherapy service. All applicants must satisfy both Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust recruitment requirements and the University of Hertfordshire entry requirements for the Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship programme. All offers will be subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance, occupational health clearance and confirmation of eligibility to enrol with the University. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, achievement of the degree qualification and HCPC registration, opportunities may be available to apply for Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer posts within the department, subject to recruitment processes and vacancies available at the time.

£51,657 - £58,785 per annum (incl of HCAS)

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust