Level 6 Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

The closing date is 05 January 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join an innovative and friendly department. Once qualified as a Therapeutic Radiographer you will be part of a multidisciplinary team treating patients with cancer using radiation.

You will work within the radiotherapy department, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust as a trainee Therapeutic Radiographer under the Therapeutic Apprenticeship programme in association with the University of West of England.

Applicants must be able to evidence Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above and 112 UCAS points ([please see personal specification for further information)

The apprenticeship is delivered over 36 months encompassing theory and practical experience working towards a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Radiography. This course will commence in March 2025 and we are aiming to recruit into the post in February 2025.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, it will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) and one day a week (7.5 hours) will be protected study time to be undertaken in the department. A large proportion of time will be spent with a training provider studying towards the Level 6 Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship. Further information on the apprenticeship standard can be found here

Therapeutic radiographer / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Main duties of the job

Attend the mandatory academic training for the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme and make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home for the duration of the course.

You will work as part of the team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy to patients, treating a variety of sites under the supervision of a state registered radiographer at all times.

Throughout your training you will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role within the service.

As part of the team you will be providing care and support to patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

About us

The Radiotherapy Service is located close to the City of Truro, beautiful beaches, coast line and countryside, where all staff enjoy a high quality of life. Come and join our innovative team working with state of the art radiotherapy equipment.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6848773

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the full description and person specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side.

Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change (70% of bottom of band 5 for 3 years)

Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard. To start this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

  • 18 or over
  • been living in England for 3+ years
  • not in full-time education

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the full description and person specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side.

Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change (70% of bottom of band 5 for 3 years)

Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard. To start this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

  • 18 or over
  • been living in England for 3+ years
  • not in full-time education

Person Specification

Qualifiactions

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or 4 equivalent Maths and English (with certification)
  • A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject or BTEC DMM (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject
  • Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people and within a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting
  • Work experience in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • A basic understanding of radiotherapy
  • Understanding of the Therapeutic Radiographer role

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate well; individually and in a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good organisation
  • Flexible approach, self motivated and able to work independently
  • Good patient care skills
  • Computer literacy

Desirable

  • Ability to teach others
Person Specification

Qualifiactions

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or 4 equivalent Maths and English (with certification)
  • A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject or BTEC DMM (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject
  • Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people and within a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting
  • Work experience in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • A basic understanding of radiotherapy
  • Understanding of the Therapeutic Radiographer role

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate well; individually and in a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good organisation
  • Flexible approach, self motivated and able to work independently
  • Good patient care skills
  • Computer literacy

Desirable

  • Ability to teach others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiotherapy Services Manager

Zoe Rowett

zoe.rowett@nhs.net

01872258310

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6848773

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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