Radiotherapy Practitioner Apprentice

#CatchUpWithCancer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds. This three-year training programme leads to a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Radiography.

As an apprentice you will study while gaining clinical experience within a busy Radiotherapy department, with supervision, lectures, and paid work aligned to Band 5 pay scale.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Technical practice

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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 bachelors 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.

About Us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

Date posted 21 October 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 5

Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract Apprenticeship

Duration 3 years

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 002386

Job locations St James’s University Hospital Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7TF United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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.

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.

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. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address St James’s University Hospital Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7TF United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact: Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead Sarah Hind [e-mail]