Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice

Bidvane; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Protected study time

University learning opportunities

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a three-year Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice. You will support safe, patient-centred imaging under registered practitioners while completing a BSc apprenticeship.

The programme includes 20% protected study time (7.5 hours a week), university learning and shifts that may include out-of-hours work. Entry requires GCSE English and maths plus 96 UCAS points or an equivalent Level 3 Access/BTEC; immunisation evidence is

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Diagnostic Radiographer role and patient-centred care.
• Accuracy and clear verbal and written communication.
• Organisation, digital technology and time-management skills.
• Ability to learn from feedback.

Responsabilités

• Identify patients in line with Trust policy.
• Prepare patients and equipment for examinations under supervision.
• Assess radiographs for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians to concerns.
• Apply national and local radiation safety principles and procedures.
• Carry out equipment QA and follow shutdown procedures.
• Communicate with patients, carers and colleagues to provide information and support.
• Maintain records and confidentiality, report equipment faults.
• Attend university and training, undertake independent study and CPD.
• Work across Imaging sites, including out-of-hours shifts.

Connaissances

Understanding of radiography role

Patient confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Organisation and time-management

Formation

GCSE English & Maths 4/C

UCAS points 96 / Level 3 Diploma alternatives

Description du poste

This three-year Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice post sits in the Imaging departments of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, with work across its sites. The apprentice supports safe, patient-centred imaging under registered practitioners while completing a BSc apprenticeship. The programme includes 20% protected study time (7.5 hours a week), university learning and shifts that may include out-of-hours work. Entry requires the stated GCSE and university admissions criteria; an immunisation and vaccination report is required, and sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Identify patients in line with Trust policy
• Prepare patients and equipment for specialised examinations under a registered practitioner’s supervision
• Assess radiographs for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians to concerns or abnormalities
• Apply national and local radiation safety principles, IR(ME)R procedures and local rules
• Carry out equipment quality assurance and follow shutdown procedures under supervision
• Communicate with patients, carers and colleagues, offering information and support to people with complex needs
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality, and report equipment faults
• Attend university and training, complete independent study and mandatory training, and take part in appraisal and continuing professional development
• Work across the Trust’s Imaging department sites, including out-of-hours shifts

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above
• 96 UCAS points from three A levels, BTEC, OCR Nationals or T Levels, or a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma

Experience

• Experience in a caring environment
• Experience dealing with the public
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience managing competing priorities

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the Diagnostic Radiographer role, patient confidentiality and patient-centred care
• Accuracy and good verbal and written communication
• Organisation, digital technology and time-management skills
• Ability to learn from feedback

Checks & eligibility

• Immunisation and vaccination report from a current UK occupational health provider or UK GP

Other

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust’s values and associated behaviours in the workplace
• Commitment to formal and informal study and training
• Willingness to work shifts, including out of hours, as service needs require

Nice to have

• Previous Level 3 study in a health or science subject
• NHS experience
• Experience handling difficult or high-pressure situations
• Experience using electronic record systems
• Basic anatomical knowledge and knowledge of common radiology tests
• Basic knowledge of radiation safety and infection prevention and control
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and track information
• Ability to recognise issues and refer them appropriately

What’s offered

• 20% protected study time, equivalent to 7.5 hours a week
• Learning and development opportunities