Diagnostic Radiography Apprentice: Imaging & Patient Care

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is offering a radiography apprenticeship. You will work under supervision, assist radiographers and radiologists, and learn to perform imaging procedures while delivering patient care.

Academic block release and online tutorialsSUPPORT ongoing professional development; travel to the University is required for study blocks, with a 24/7 shift pattern in the department and a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Be aged 16 or over by the apprenticeship start date.
• Right to work in England with sufficient visa time remaining.
• Normally resident in the UK and Islands for the three years before start.
• Not be in full-time education or another apprenticeship at start.
• Spend at least 50% of working hours in England during the apprenticeship.
• Able to complete the full apprenticeship programme, including assessment.
• Not already hold qualifications that substantially cover the taught knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiographers and radiologists during imaging procedures.
• Undertake general radiography and fluoroscopy examinations under supervision.
• Book patients in using the Radiology Information System and related portals.
• Support department administration and patient care in the radiology suite.

Skills

Planar imaging

Fluoroscopy

Patient care

IT skills

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Electronic request and portering system

Job description

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is offering a radiography apprenticeship. You will work under supervision, assist radiographers and radiologists, and learn to perform imaging procedures while delivering patient care.

Academic block release and online tutorialsSUPPORT ongoing professional development; travel to the University is required for study blocks, with a 24/7 shift pattern in the department and a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.