Apprenticeship in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job summary

The trainee will follow a three-year training programme encompassing theory and practical experience working towards a BSc degree in Healthcare Science (specialising in Nuclear Medicine). Practical training will be in a team of senior technologists (part of the multidisciplinary provision of clinical Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT service at the Royal United Hospital). Academic training will be provided by the University of the West of England via block release and protected study time.

Main duties of the job

Do you have an interest in the application of science and technology in healthcare? Do you possess good interpersonal and analytical skills? Would you like to pursue a well-paid career with good prospects helping patients on a daily basis? Want to earn a salary while you train? If so, this could be the position for you! We're pleased to announce this rare and exciting opportunity to join our friendly, dedicated Nuclear Medicine team (part of the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering) as an apprentice Clinical Technologist.

We are a regional centre of excellence for Nuclear Medicine - our department is well equipped with state of the art technology including our own PET-CT Scanner as well as two SPECT/CT gamma cameras and in-vitro counting facilities. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the service throughout their apprenticeship with ample opportunity for research and development project work.

Applicants should be numerate, computer literate and have two science A-levels (or equivalent). As part of the apprenticeship, you will undertake a professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Degree qualification in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship be eligible for entry on the professional register for clinical technologists (RCT). This post will be commencing September 2024.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. Find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.