Apprentice Radiographer - INTERNAL ONLY

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY

Are you interested in training to become a Diagnostic Radiographer?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a degree apprenticeship programme at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in association with the University of Exeter.

The successful candidate will work within the Radiology department of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as an apprentice Radiographer full time, with protected off-the-job training time to support their studies at the University of Exeter.

The degree apprenticeship is academically challenging and requires a highly motivated individual with excellent time management skills and an aptitude for learning. Upon completion of the degree apprenticeship, the post holder with earn a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging and will be eligible to register with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

The successful candidate will have a proven history of delivering high quality, compassionate patient care with the qualities required to meet the HCPCs standards of proficiency for Diagnostic Radiographers.

Main duties of the job

To work in the multidisciplinary Radiology team working towards the trusts and department goals of delivering an outstanding imaging service. This will include involvement in all aspects of patient care. In the meantime, you will have extensive opportunity to learn the skills required of a Diagnostic Radiographer to prepare you for your future career.
Complete extensive independent and educator led study to meet the requirements of the University of Exeter to proceed through the degree programme.
Due to the nature of this collaborative degree process offers made following the selection process are conditional on your further acceptance to the University of Exeter programme. Successful candidates for university admission will meet the entry requirements indicated in the job description and the University's page for the programme.

About us

We are busy Radiology department based over four sites, performing around 240,000 imaging procedures a year.

We are proud of our friendly and supportive culture within the department, which has a focus on education and career development. We are a university department, affiliated with the University of Reading indicating our dedication to learning and development of our staff and service

Date posted

22 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6542017UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn and perform a range of radiographic imaging procedures, as detailed within the apprenticeship programme, within the Diagnostic Imaging department under the supervision of a qualified radiographer at all times.

Within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to the NDHT Radiation Safety Policy and national and local standard operating procedures/protocols.

Under supervision, perform high quality imaging and undertake appropriate training and assessment and works in accordance with Trust policy.

Is accountable to the Supervising Radiographer and must immediately report any fault errors or incidents to the supervising radiographer.

Works to a consistently high standard and ensures radiation doses are kept to a minimum using the ALARP principle; understands the use of good collimation and other dose reduction factors.

Assesses and justifies referrals under Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, IR(ME)R, following practitioner guidelines. Includes the assessment of complex acute cases (e.g. polytrauma) under the guidance of the Supervising radiographer as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to the NDHT Radiation Safety Policy and national and local standard operating procedures/protocols.

Under supervision, perform high quality imaging and undertake appropriate training and assessment and works in accordance with Trust policy.

Is accountable to the Supervising Radiographer and must immediately report any fault errors or incidents to the supervising radiographer.

Works to a consistently high standard and ensures radiation doses are kept to a minimum using the ALARP principle; understands the use of good collimation and other dose reduction factors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A-Level BBC (with at least 1 science* qualification at grade B) or equivalent
Level 2 English and Maths Qualification Grade C minimum (or equivalent)

Desirable

An upper second-class (2:1) honours degree (BSc or BEng) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience within a Radiology department

Desirable

Safe use of a wide range of Radiology equipment under supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A-Level BBC (with at least 1 science* qualification at grade B) or equivalent
Level 2 English and Maths Qualification Grade C minimum (or equivalent)

Desirable

An upper second-class (2:1) honours degree (BSc or BEng) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience within a Radiology department

Desirable

Safe use of a wide range of Radiology equipment under supervision

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.