Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprentice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Radiographers are registered healthcare professionals specialising in caring for people of all ages. As a Diagnostic Radiographer, you will use cutting-edge technology to take images of the insides of patients to help understand and diagnose conditions. Based in a hospital, a Diagnostic Radiographer can work and specialise in many different areas of imaging including in X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Dentals, DXA, andTheatres, for example. Diagnostic Radiographers are also central to a wider multidisciplinary team, working and consulting with colleagues across various departments.

Diagnostic Radiographers are responsible for ensuing their own professional knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD) and support the development of others.

The Apprenticeship will comprise of:

• On the job training and off the job day release study with the University of Hertfordshire
• You will be provided with a dedicated time for study and for independent research to support your development in this role
• Apprentices will study key concepts and knowledge base relevant to Radiography
• On the job mentorship, shadowing and structured progression for the Apprenticeship / student (e-portfolio)
• There will be a flexible learning approach online and face to face lectures / interactions to aid flexible learning
• Departmental rotation and professional practice experience is an integral part of the Apprenticeship with simulation exercises as well as time given to complete reflective journal
• Apprentices will be required to complete a BSC (Hons) as a Diagnostic Radiographer approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Upon registering with the HCPC via the Apprenticeship route, you are guaranteed a job as a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer at Cambridge University Hospitals

Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification with a starting apprenticeship salary of £24,071.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths held at Grade 4 or above (old grading C or above) or Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills.

Level 3 Science based qualifications equating to 112 UCAS points (this could be, but is not limited to, A Levels ABB-BBB including Science and or Mathematics, BTEC Extended Diplomas DDM in Applied Science or Health related subject or Access to Higher Education Science or Healthcare pathway).

Please ensure that all relevant qualifications are clearly stated on the application with the grade achieved.

Requirements - Apprenticeship funding rules

NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations, applicants must have a right to work in the UK or for EU citizens, hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

The advert will close at midnight on 9 February 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 10 and 11 March 2025.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths held at Grade 4 or above (old grading C or above) or Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills
• Level 3 Science based qualifications equating to 112 UCAS points (this could be, but is not limited to, A Levels ABB-BBB including Science and/or Mathematics, BTEC Extended Diplomas DDM in Applied Science or Health related subject or Access to Higher Education Science or Healthcare pathway)

Desirable

• Relevant other qualification, e.g. NVQ Level II / III in Healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent study
• Experience working in health / caring setting
• Working as a team member
• Working with indirect supervision
• Commitment to completing self-directed study in own time as well as study time

Desirable

• NHS Hospital experience
• Experience working in a substantive role within a Radiology department
• Experience of moving and handling patients
• Work experience (at minimum 2 days) within a general X-ray department

Knowledge

Essential

• Understand the importance of confidentiality, respect and good communication
• Understands Health and Safety requirements
• Knowledge of the role of the Diagnostic Radiographer as a Registered Practitioner

Desirable

• Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards
• Evidence of CPD activities

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• To be able to work effectively as part of a team and to work autonomously
• Computer literacy
• Respect for patients' dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindness
• Enthusiastic, having a positive work ethic, being keen to learn and able to work in a wider multi-disciplinary team
• Understands the importance of good timekeeping and organisational skills
• Ability to recognise self-limitations and seek guidance when required

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Committed to providing patient care

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

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