Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · South West · EX2 5DW
About the role
Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer 🚀
Ready to kickstart a career that makes a real difference? 🤔 Join our amazing Radiotherapy team at the Exeter Oncology Centre as an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer! 🏥
Radiotherapy is a superhero in cancer treatment, helping up to 50% of patients on their journey. 🦸♀️ Therapeutic Radiographers are the wizards behind the scenes, crafting unique treatment plans, delivering life-changing therapy, ensuring everything's top-notch with equipment and plans, and providing that crucial holistic care for patients. ✨
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to dive into a super rewarding allied health profession that blends awesome patient care with cutting-edge tech skills. 💻 You'll get hands-on training while earning a BSc degree with the University of the West of England (UWE) over 36 months. 🎓
As part of our awesome multidisciplinary team, you'll learn directly from experienced pros, helping deliver a safe and quality radiotherapy service. 🤝 The academic side is challenging, but don't worry, we've got your back with full support to build the skills and knowledge you need. 💪 Once you nail it, you'll be a registered qualified Therapeutic Radiographer with the HCPC! ✅
We're searching for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals who are also super self-sufficient learners. 🧠 You'll need to be a whizz at juggling independent study with your clinical work. 🗓️ Off-the-job study is a must, and university sessions are mandatory. Most of your uni learning is remote, but some in-person trips to Bristol will be needed (accommodation covered for short stays!). ✈️
Important stuff:
- You'll need to meet the UWE course entry requirements. 📚 (Previous degree grads welcome!)
- You MUST be available to start by 4th January 2027 at the latest. 📅
- This is a fixed-term contract from 04/01/2027 to 11/01/2030. ⏳
- Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. ⏰
- Interview Date: To Be Confirmed. 🤫
Want to see it for yourself? We seriously encourage you to visit the department to make sure this is the perfect career path for you! 🙌
Perks of joining the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust:
- We invest in YOU: funding for qualifications, study days, and rotations. 📈
- Work-life balance is key: flexible working, family-friendly policies. ⚖️
- Generous annual leave: starting at 27 days (plus bank holidays), rising to 33. 🏖️
- Health & wellbeing support: counselling, onsite activities. 🧘♀️
- Awesome discounts: shopping, fitness, leisure, tech. 🛍️
- Financial benefits: NHS Pension, car lease schemes, cycle to work. 💰
- Plus, access to national discount services like Blue Light Card & Health Service Discounts. 🎉
If this sounds like your next big adventure, we'd absolutely love to hear from you! 🥰
Got questions?
- Helen Slaney (Radiotherapy Services Manager): helen.slaney@nhs.net
- Amelia Clark (Practice Education Lead): amelia.clark@nhs.net
The Royal Devon is all about building an inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We celebrate diversity and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. 🌈 We're excited about building a team that reflects the communities we serve!
*Note: Applications may close early once sufficient applications are received.*
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of bespoke treatment plans
- Treatment delivery
- Quality assurance of treatment plans
- Quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment
- Wider holistic care of the patient undergoing treatment