Apprentice Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

In Diagnostic Imaging we are delighted offer a work-based learning route for individuals wishing to train as a diagnostic radiographer, whilst being in full time employment. This role provides the opportunity to remain in employment, gain valuable practical experience as well as studying for a Degree in Radiography with the University of Exeter. As an apprentice radiographer you will join a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are keen to support you to learn and develop.

The radiography apprenticeship is a 3-year fixed term training contract, and providing you successfully qualify and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) you will be appointed to a qualified Band 5 Radiographer role.

As an employee of Portsmouth Hospitals you will be contracted for full time (37.5 hours), but a minimum of 20% of your working hours will be devoted to off the job training (formal study), whilst the remainder of time will be spent on the job developing the key skills you need for the role and learning from highly experienced colleagues. You will be fully supported during your training and will have a workplace mentor, who will meet with you regularly and ensure you are making the right progress towards the qualification.

You will learn to conduct and complete examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements. You will treat patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service.

The apprentice role is based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, but it is a requirement to travel to other community sites such as Gosport, Fareham and Petersfield as part of the role.

Final acceptance into the Apprentice Radiographer post will be dependent on being accepted onto the degree programme by Exeter University and meeting the apprentice eligibility rules for funding. The start date for the post is February 2025, with the study programme with Exeter University beginning in March 2025. You must be able to commit to attending all 3 block study sessions per year at the University of Exeter, dates to be confirmed at interview.

Please see the attached Job Description and visitDiagnostic Radiographer (Level 6 BSc) | Degree Apprenticeships | University of Exeterfor information on the degree apprenticeship programme before submitting your application.

For information on the role of a diagnostic radiographer, please visitInformation on being a diagnostic radiographer - Degrees and Courses - NHS Careers (healthcareers.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above
• 3 x A levels in science subjects with Grades of B, B & C or above. Science Subjects include: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics

Desirable

• BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject. Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE AL Biology and Chemistry grade A

Experience

Essential

• Relevant work experience in a Healthcare Environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of diagnostic imaging or other NHS clinical role

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)