Radiotherapy Practitioner Apprentice

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds invites applications for a Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice. You will join the Therapy Radiography team at St James’s University Hospital and pursue a three-year apprenticeship leading to a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Radiography. This full-time role (37.5 hours) is Band 5 with a salary of £32,073–£39,043.

Closing date is 18 November 2026. Applicants should note sponsorship eligibility restrictions and that apprentices are paid in line with

Qualifications

• Three-year apprenticeship leading to a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Radiography.
• Apprenticeship combines theory and practical clinical experience.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work supernumerary in the department under supervision.
• Attend lectures and meetings as required by the degree course.
• Complete assignments to required standards and timelines.
• Develop a competency-based portfolio for degree modules.
• Act as peer support in years 2 and 3 for new apprentices.
• Manage time to meet clinical and academic requirements.

Skills

High standards

Patient centered

Excellent communication

Team working

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Radiography

Job description

Job reference: 002386

Salary: Band 5 - £32,073-£39,043

Closing date: 18/11/2026

Department: Therapy Radiography - Bexley Wing

Location: St James’s University Hospital

Division: Oncology CSU

Hours Per Week: 37.5

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Sarah Hind Position: Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead Email: [e-mail] Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December 2026

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Apprentices will be paid on Annex 21 which is a percentage of the B5 wage that increases with each year of training.

Job Summary

As a Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing Radiotherapy Treatment & Patient Support, in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures, to patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme. This is a three year training programme encompassing theory and practical experience working towards a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Radiography.

Your role will include

• Working supernumerary whilst in the department, under the supervision of a registered practitioner
• Participating and attending all lectures and meetings as required of the degree course at the Higher Education Institute (HEI) or local departmental training.
• Ensuring all assignments are completed to the required level and in a timely manner.
• Completing the competency based training providing evidence in the required portfolio/degree modules.
• Acting as peer support in years 2 and 3 to new apprentices commencing their programmes
• Managing your own time efficiently, ensuring all clinical and academic needs/ requirements are met.

Why you should join our Team

The Radiotherapy department located at St James Hospital Leeds is the biggest single site Radiotherapy centre in the UK. We are a dynamic department that offers innovative and progressive radiotherapy treatment using Linear accelerators, CT Sim, MRSim, Gamma Knife and Brachytherapy. We are a busy, fast-paced department treating approximately 350 patients per day from a diverse population across West Yorkshire.

What you will bring to the role

• High standards of technical practice and patient care
• A patient centered approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to team working and creating good interpersonal relationships
• A positive working attitude

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.