Apprentice Radiographer

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you interested in training as a Diagnostic Radiographer?

Would you like to partake in an apprenticeship programme supported by UHNM in partnership with Keele University?

The post holder will work at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as an Apprentice Radiographer within the imaging directorate working as part of the general team workforce and undertaking clinical shifts as part of the team. The post holder will work alongside a multidisciplinary team whilst they train towards becoming a Radiographer. The post holder will be required to work at Royal Stoke University Hospital, County Hospital, Haywood Hospital and other peripheral community sites in all modalities.

The apprenticeship is ran in conjunction with Keele University and will require the post holder to study alongside working clinically in the department.

The successful applicant must undertake any formal or informal study and training required to fulfil the needs of the post.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the post holder will gain a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

Main duties of the job

The Imaging Directorate is excited to be offering several Apprentice Radiographer posts due to start in January 2024.

You will gain extensive workplace learning and practice in Imaging, supported by academic learning at Keele University leading to a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography. Programme fees will be supported by the trust. You can view information about the programme at Keele University on their website here

This is a 3 year fixed term apprenticeship training post. Completion of the apprenticeship will give the post holder the skills required to embark on a career as a Diagnostic Radiographer. You will gain the skills and knowledge to continually learn, develop and use the evidence base to improve your professional practice.

As part of the Keele University application process, applicants will need to prepare a current CV and a personal statement explaining why they would be suitable for this apprentice opportunity. This will be required following successful appointment at interview.

Please note successful appointment at interview is conditional and is dependent upon acceptance to the Keele University course as per the entry requirements.

About us

The successful applicants will work with the UHNM Imaging team. You will work at the Royal Stoke Hospital, County Hospital, Haywood Hospital and our community sites to support your training.

We are a large University Hospital located in Staffordshire with close links with Bangor, Birmingham and Keele Universities. The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the largest and most modern in the country, with highly regarded facilities, teaching and research. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Date posted

21 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£6.56 to £10.42 an hour Hourly rate is dependant on age

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5775622-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants with an ambition to work in a particular imaging modality should make this clear in their personal statement on their application.

In order to be accepted onto the programme it is a minimum requirement that you have GCSEs (or equivalent) in both Maths and English at Grade C (4) or above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants with an ambition to work in a particular imaging modality should make this clear in their personal statement on their application.

In order to be accepted onto the programme it is a minimum requirement that you have GCSEs (or equivalent) in both Maths and English at Grade C (4) or above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • G.C.S.E Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English
  • A-Level or BTEC or Equivalent qualifications

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in Imaging department or other healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working within UHNM

Adaptability/Flexible working practice

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of the 7 day service at Royal Stoke, County Hospital and peripheral sites.

Desirable

  • Current and valid UK driving licence.

Personality and Character

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy environment and under pressure.
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable, able to cope with demanding and difficult situations

Acquired Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of personal/professional responsibility, personal development and reflection
  • Excellent IT skills, ability to use basic IT programmes.
  • Knowledge of Trust protocols.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR
  • Knowledge of/Interest in anatomy and pathology.
  • Knowledge or experience of Radiology Information Systems (CRIS)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • G.C.S.E Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English
  • A-Level or BTEC or Equivalent qualifications

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in Imaging department or other healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working within UHNM

Adaptability/Flexible working practice

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of the 7 day service at Royal Stoke, County Hospital and peripheral sites.

Desirable

  • Current and valid UK driving licence.

Personality and Character

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy environment and under pressure.
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable, able to cope with demanding and difficult situations

Acquired Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of personal/professional responsibility, personal development and reflection
  • Excellent IT skills, ability to use basic IT programmes.
  • Knowledge of Trust protocols.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR
  • Knowledge of/Interest in anatomy and pathology.
  • Knowledge or experience of Radiology Information Systems (CRIS)

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

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead Radiographer

Gavin Eardley

gavin.eardley@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782673521

Date posted

21 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£6.56 to £10.42 an hour Hourly rate is dependant on age

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5775622-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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