Job summary
Are you interested in a career working with state of the art, high tech medical equipment, using science for patient benefit?
We are the Medical Physics Department and Radiotherapy Physics Department of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and offer you an extraordinary workplace to undertake a 3 year apprenticeship programme, giving you training and the experience of working in one of our clinical teams whilst you study for a fully funded BSc degree. This will set you off on a rewarding, interesting and exciting career.
We have the exciting offer of 3 Apprentice Degree opportunities:
- 2 Specialising in Nuclear Medicine, and
- 1 Specialising in Radiotherapy Physics.
Main duties of the job
Nuclear Medicine Apprenticeship: Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive substances to look at what is happening the body, not just the physical changes that have already taken place. Images are taken which allow problems to be diagnosed. Apprentice posts are to support the provision of nuclear medicine services and train to become a qualified Healthcare Science Practitioner (HCSP). As an HCSP working in nuclear medicine, you'll be administering radiolabeled pharmaceuticals to patients and then taking images and measurements using highly sophisticated equipment.
Radiotherapy Physics Apprenticeship: Radiotherapy is the treatment of cancer with high energy radiation, such as x-rays. These apprenticeship posts are to support provision of a radiotherapy physics services and train to become a qualified HCSP, where you'll be responsible for creating individual computerised treatment plans for patients receiving radiotherapy treatment, as well as other highly technical, and patient-related duties.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.The Medical Physics Department is an accredited training centre for Clinical Scientists and Clinical Technologists. The department also has a strong record of involvement with a number of local, national and international research trials.
Sheffield offers all the benefits of a vibrant university city while its location on the edge of the Peak District means that there is easy access to countryside with renowned walking, cycling and climbing.For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Nuclear Medicine:
Adam Pickles, Technical Manager for NM or Steve Hill, Principal Clinical Technologist;
0114 2712779 or
email adam.pickles1@nhs.net or steven.hill2@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics:
Natalie Foley, Lead Dosimetrist natalie.foley1@nhs.net or Stephen Riley, Principal Physicist, Planning Team Leader stephenriley1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Shortlisted applicants will need to attend an assessment centre day on
Saturday 15th July 2023.
On this day you will attend Weston Park Cancer Centre and the Northern General Hospital (NGH) to look at both departments followed by an assessment at Rivermead training center (NGH).
Successful assessment centre candidates will then be invited to interview on Tuesday 18th July 2023.
The successful candidate will need to be in post to commence degree learning by September 2023 (University of West of England).
Terms
Hours: 37.5
Grade: Level 6 Apprenticeship AFC Band 5, Annex 21
Duration: 3 years
Further information on the roles:
Nuclear Medicine:
Job Description Nuclear Medicine - Link to PDF
Person Specification Nuclear Medicine Link to PDF
Radiotherapy Physics:
Job Description Radiotherapy Physics - Link to PDF
Person Specification Radiotherapy Physics Link to PDF
The following links may be of general use to find out more about the roles of Clinical Technology in general, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Radiotherapy Physics Technologist (sometimes also known as a Dosimetrist)
Link to www.ipem.ac.uk - What is Clinical Technology?
Link to www.healthcareers.nhs.uk - Clinical Technologists in Medical Physics
Link to www.bnms.org.uk - What dose a Nuclear Medicine Technician do?
Link to www.bnms.org.uk - What is Nuclear Medicine?
Link to www.ipem.ac.uk leaflet -Leaflet - Treating Cancer With Radiation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Shortlisted applicants will need to attend an assessment centre day on
Saturday 15th July 2023.
On this day you will attend Weston Park Cancer Centre and the Northern General Hospital (NGH) to look at both departments followed by an assessment at Rivermead training center (NGH).
Successful assessment centre candidates will then be invited to interview on Tuesday 18th July 2023.
The successful candidate will need to be in post to commence degree learning by September 2023 (University of West of England).
Terms
Hours: 37.5
Grade: Level 6 Apprenticeship AFC Band 5, Annex 21
Duration: 3 years
Further information on the roles:
Nuclear Medicine:
Job Description Nuclear Medicine - Link to PDF
Person Specification Nuclear Medicine Link to PDF
Radiotherapy Physics:
Job Description Radiotherapy Physics - Link to PDF
Person Specification Radiotherapy Physics Link to PDF
The following links may be of general use to find out more about the roles of Clinical Technology in general, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Radiotherapy Physics Technologist (sometimes also known as a Dosimetrist)
Link to www.ipem.ac.uk - What is Clinical Technology?
Link to www.healthcareers.nhs.uk - Clinical Technologists in Medical Physics
Link to www.bnms.org.uk - What dose a Nuclear Medicine Technician do?
Link to www.bnms.org.uk - What is Nuclear Medicine?
Link to www.ipem.ac.uk leaflet -Leaflet - Treating Cancer With Radiation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above
Qualifications
Essential
- An undertaking to complete BSc(Hons) in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) - Radiotherapy Physics Module. Education provided by University of the West of England, Bristol. Must start the University course in September 2023.
Accepted Level 3 qualifications with no or minimal (<4 years) relevant work experience:
Essential
- A level - a minimum of 96 points (CCC) including at least one relevant STEM subject (e.g. physics, engineering or Mathematics) at 32 points/Grade C or higher.
- level - a minimum of a pass grade (AC in core components) in either Healthcare Science or Science.
- BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science - including pass grades in units that relate to the PTP specialism specified within the application.
- BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM, including at least one relevant STEM subject.
- Access to Higher Education (60-credit) Diploma - at least 15 credits must be in STEM-based units and graded merit or above
Accepted Level 3 qualifications with extensive (4+ years) relevant work experience:
Essential
- A level - a minimum of 64 points (CC), including at least one relevant STEM subject at 32 points/Grade C or higher.
- BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science - including pass grades in units that relate to the PTP specialism specified within the application.
- BTEC National Extended Diploma - Grade MPP, including at least one relevant STEM subject
- Access to Higher Education Diploma - at least 45 credits achieved at level 3 (15 at merit or above); 15 level 3 credits must be in STEM-based units.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above
Qualifications
Essential
- An undertaking to complete BSc(Hons) in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) - Radiotherapy Physics Module. Education provided by University of the West of England, Bristol. Must start the University course in September 2023.
Accepted Level 3 qualifications with no or minimal (<4 years) relevant work experience:
Essential
- A level - a minimum of 96 points (CCC) including at least one relevant STEM subject (e.g. physics, engineering or Mathematics) at 32 points/Grade C or higher.
- level - a minimum of a pass grade (AC in core components) in either Healthcare Science or Science.
- BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science - including pass grades in units that relate to the PTP specialism specified within the application.
- BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM, including at least one relevant STEM subject.
- Access to Higher Education (60-credit) Diploma - at least 15 credits must be in STEM-based units and graded merit or above
Accepted Level 3 qualifications with extensive (4+ years) relevant work experience:
Essential
- A level - a minimum of 64 points (CC), including at least one relevant STEM subject at 32 points/Grade C or higher.
- BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science - including pass grades in units that relate to the PTP specialism specified within the application.
- BTEC National Extended Diploma - Grade MPP, including at least one relevant STEM subject
- Access to Higher Education Diploma - at least 45 credits achieved at level 3 (15 at merit or above); 15 level 3 credits must be in STEM-based units.
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.
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.
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital / Northern General Hospital / Weston Park Cancer Centre
Sheffield
S10 2SJ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
