Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice

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Job summary

Band 3 Trainee Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice (BSc Hons Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship at University of Hertfordshire)

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a BSc (Hons) degree in Therapeutic Radiography from the University of Hertfordshire, and join our friendly team at the Radiotherapy department in the Berkshire Cancer Centre!

Applications are welcomed from a variety of backgrounds, including recent college or sixth form leavers, current health and social care or NHS staff, existing degree holders, or those wishing to seek a career change in order to kick start their professional journey within the NHS!

This apprenticeship will be delivered as a 3 year BSc honours degree programme in Therapeutic Radiography from the University of Hertfordshire, with on the job training at our Radiotherapy departments in Reading and Bracknell.
Academic lectures will be provided both at the University, via virtual learning platforms, and onsite clinical teaching within the hospital setting where appropriate.
The period of employment for this role will start after September 2024 depending on candidate availability, with a programme start date of January 2025.
The successful candidate will receive specific academic support and teaching led by an approved higher education institution, whilst employed by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

You will gain knowledge and experience in all aspects of radiotherapy service delivery, including patient care, pre-treatment and planning, treatment calculations and provision of precise radiation treatment regimes, and quality assurance of treatment plans and equipment.

Additionally, there will also be a minimum of 20% protected time available for academic University attendance, distance learning, seminars or other educational activities.

The department will fully commit to support the trainee's education and professional development throughout the period of the apprenticeship and post qualification.

We strongly encourage all interested candidates to contact us for an informal discussion, or to arrange a department visit. For further information please contact:

Main Trust contact: Azma Siddiqui, Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead azma.siddiqui@royalberkshire.nhs.uk or 0118 322 7868.
Main University contact: Samantha Glendinning, Therapeutic Radiography Degree apprenticeship Programme Lead s.glendinning@herts.ac.uk

For further information, please access the following links:

University of Hertfordshire programme page: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/degreeapprenticeships/therapeutic-radiography
Level 6 Therapeutic Radiographer degree apprenticeship https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/therapeuticradiographer-v1-35
HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Radiographer https://www.hcpcuk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/radiographers/

About us

The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the RBFT provides fully CHKS accredited Radiotherapy treatment facilities across both its Reading and Bracknell health spaces, and is currently equipped with two GE CT scanners, four Elekta Linear Accelerators, a superficial X-ray unit, and a high dose Brachytherapy unit.

All treatment choices for patients are underpinned by the latest national guidance for radiotherapy services, including advanced treatments such as SABR, DIBH, VMAT and Adaptive radiotherapy.

Since 2020 the department has also been recognized as a 'Centre of excellence' for its innovative provision of Surface Guided Radiotherapy, in alliance with Vision RT.

Our diverse workforce of staff and learners all benefit from working with high quality equipment and optimum treatment techniques, whilst experiencing positive levels of clinical support and professional development in all aspects of their training and competence.

We continue to strive towards expanding our Radiotherapy services, and providing state of the art care and treatment facilities for all our cancer patients.

We look forward to welcoming prospective candidates on this amazing journey of transformation, and wish you all the success in your application to join the wonderful team at the Berkshire Cancer Centre.

Date posted

30 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year (B3 in training; B4 final year training; Band 5 on qualification)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6420628PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading & Bracknell

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached "Further Details" document and also the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information relating to the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached "Further Details" document and also the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information relating to the post.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent for Maths, Science and English (with certification) / UCAS points: 112: From any of the qualifications as listed in the Person Specification (located at the end of the attached Job Description).

Desirable

Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Experience

Essential

Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a health care setting.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic understanding of what Radiotherapy is and how this impacts cancer patients and their diagnosis and prognosis.
NHS Care Values.

Desirable

Knowledge of HCPC, IRMER.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent for Maths, Science and English (with certification) / UCAS points: 112: From any of the qualifications as listed in the Person Specification (located at the end of the attached Job Description).

Desirable

Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Experience

Essential

Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a health care setting.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic understanding of what Radiotherapy is and how this impacts cancer patients and their diagnosis and prognosis.
NHS Care Values.

Desirable

Knowledge of HCPC, IRMER.

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading & Bracknell

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading & Bracknell

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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