Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer — Start Your HCPC Path

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is offering an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer role to join our radiotherapy team. The position is a full-time apprenticeship with 37.5 hours per week and a starting NHS Band 2 salary of £25,272 per annum, with a view to progress to a Band 5 radiographer post after HCPC registration.

The programme includes university-led study and mandatory on-site blocks. Successful applicants will complete a 2-3 year BSc/MSc Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship,

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent.
• UCAS points or equivalent qualifications in science subjects.
• Alternative pathways include BTEC/Access to HE qualifications.
• Degree in a related subject can be acceptable.
• Experience in a support role relevant to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Learn and undertake radiotherapy techniques under supervision as part of the apprenticeship program.
• Assist radiographers to support safe and efficient department operation.
• Operate linear accelerators, superficial, and CT scanner on a rota basis under supervision.
• Work with departmental protocols for treatment and CT console usage, reporting faults.
• Learn to conduct radiotherapy treatment and planning as part of a multi-professional team.
• Identify patients, assess fitness for treatment, and escalate to senior staff when needed.
• Learn to acquire and assess treatment verification images as per local protocols.

Education

English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above

120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects

Equivalent from national BTEC qualifications

Access to HE Diploma in health studies/related

Previous degree in a related subject

Experience in a support worker capacity (min 6 months)

Job description

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is offering an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer role to join our radiotherapy team. The position is a full-time apprenticeship with 37.5 hours per week and a starting NHS Band 2 salary of £25,272 per annum, with a view to progress to a Band 5 radiographer post after HCPC registration.

The programme includes university-led study and mandatory on-site blocks. Successful applicants will complete a 2-3 year BSc/MSc Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship,