Level 6 Degree Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is offering a training position for a B5 Diagnostic Radiographer. The role involves working in a supported learning environment within the Radiology Department, performing supervised imaging duties, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates should be committed to following regulatory guidelines and collaboratively supporting their team. This position provides a structured apprenticeship pathway leading to full qualification and HCPC registration.

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care.
• Ability to work within Regulatory guidelines and Trust Policy.
• Strong communication skills for working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out supervised radiographic examinations.
• Support the Radiology team at TSDFT.
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in imaging.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

BSc Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

This is a training post offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a supported learning environment in TSDFT Radiology Department. This is a 3-year degree apprenticeship working towards qualification as a B5 Diagnostic Radiographer.

The successful candidate will be supervised when carrying out all clinical activity through the course of the degree apprenticeship. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out supervised radiographic examinations within the agreed scope of practice for the role, striving to produce images that are of exemplary diagnostic quality.
• Working as part of the Radiology team, supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) in delivering a high quality, safe and patient focussed service.
• Representing the Radiology team and TSDFT in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Contributing to safe working practices, ensuring full compliance with all local and national guidance and regulatory requirements.

As a trainee, you will progress towards providing high quality diagnostic imaging under supervision within the required scope of practice in any of the TSDFT sites. You will work within all mandated Regulatory guidelines and comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies Protocols and Guidelines, ensuring high quality, safe working practices in a safe working environment.

• Providing the highest quality of care, treating all patients equally.
• Being responsible for the safe and efficient use of expensive and complex technical equipment, within the scope of their supervised practice.
• Developing towards management of workload in the room/area they are responsible for.
• Working as part of the wider TSDFT team, supporting patient pathways for all patient types, assuring that patients receive the most effective and efficient service within the scope of the trainees practice.

On successful qualification, the post holder will supervise and advise trainees and students, and be responsible for maintaining their registration. The successful candidate will work in the Main X-ray Department of Torbay Hospital, with the BSc Degree course provided by the University of Exeter.

Why work with us? Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community, and is a great location for those who love the sea or the countryside. Plymouth and Exeter are also within a short drive, offering a great balance of culture, history, and shopping experiences.

This contract of employment is intended to apply alongside the TSDFT Apprenticeship Radiographer Degree Agreement. The pay for this role is: Year 1 - Bottom of band 3, Year 2 - Top of band 3, Year 3 - Bottom of band 4, and Band 5 once qualified and HCPC registration obtained.