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 of the Hull University 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.
The Radiation Protection/ Diagnostic Imaging Physics service provides quality assurance testing and advice for NHS radiation equipment in the region. We ensure that equipment works safely and efficiently to produce the best imaging and diagnosis for patients and to protect the public. We also provide support for a variety of Dental and Veterinary Practices in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Northumberland and wider afield. This apprenticeship would suit someone who has an interest in, and would enjoy, performing quality control measurements on a wide variety of radiation / imaging equipment in a variety of locations that requires travel on a weekly basis.
The post will be demanding, you will need to be able to demonstrate good communication and team working skills along with an enthusiasm for science and healthcare. The successful candidate will need to be in post to commence degree learning by September 2023.
Main duties of the job
Eligibility and entry requirements
- a minimum of 3 GCSE grades A*-C including Maths and English (GCSE Grade C/new grade 5 or above) and (or expecting to have by Sept 2023)
- 96 UCAS Points (CCC equivalent) OR,
- BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science OR,
- BTEC National Extended Dip (MMM) at Level 3.
- must include at least one recognised science.
You must be aged 18 or over on its commencement in September 2023 and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last three years. You must not hold a similar healthcare science degree or be in any form of formal government-funded education.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the accredited BSc (Hons) apprenticeship, you will be eligible for entry on the professional register for clinical technologists. Roles within the Medical Physics are currently in high demand with a national shortage of registered practitioners, including in our own hospitals.
For more information please contact :-
Tim.wood3@nhs.net (Radiation Protection/ Diagnostic Imaging Physics)
And you can find more information about our services on www.hullrad.org.uk and Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) - Current higher and degree apprenticeships | UWE Bristol) and in the Job Description and attached document, including about two other apprenticeships in Medical Physics.
Thank you for your interest in this fantastic opportunity, and good luck!
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £800 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent level 2 qualifications)
- Minimum Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g Grade C - 5 or above in GCSE Maths and English)
- Level 3 Qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS Points (A Level grades C/C/C, including at least one relevant STEM (e.g. physics, engineering, mathematics)
Desirable
- A Level or equivalent in Physics
- Current Driving Licence
- IT Certificate or Qualification (ECDL, BTEC etc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative when/where appropriate
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals
Desirable
- Experience in a technical or scientific field
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet)
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Understanding of ionising and nonionising radiation risks to staff, patients and the public
- Knowledge of radiation regulations and guidance
- Knowledge of use of radiation in medicine
- Experience with radiation measuring equipment
Other Requirements
Essential
- As this is an apprenticeship, to be eligible for funding you must have current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years
- Able to work across Trust sites to meet the requirement of the post along with travelling to the university for study (block release)
- Commit to undertake and achieve the Degree Apprenticeship
- Required to develop new skills/Team worker
- Good communications skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent level 2 qualifications)
- Minimum Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g Grade C - 5 or above in GCSE Maths and English)
- Level 3 Qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS Points (A Level grades C/C/C, including at least one relevant STEM (e.g. physics, engineering, mathematics)
Desirable
- A Level or equivalent in Physics
- Current Driving Licence
- IT Certificate or Qualification (ECDL, BTEC etc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative when/where appropriate
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals
Desirable
- Experience in a technical or scientific field
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet)
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Understanding of ionising and nonionising radiation risks to staff, patients and the public
- Knowledge of radiation regulations and guidance
- Knowledge of use of radiation in medicine
- Experience with radiation measuring equipment
Other Requirements
Essential
- As this is an apprenticeship, to be eligible for funding you must have current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years
- Able to work across Trust sites to meet the requirement of the post along with travelling to the university for study (block release)
- Commit to undertake and achieve the Degree Apprenticeship
- Required to develop new skills/Team worker
- Good communications skills
Desirable
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).
