Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · North East · TS4 3BW
About the role
✨ Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer (Band 3, progressing to Band 4) ✨
Location: The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, University Hospitals Tees
🚀 Ready to launch your career in radiotherapy and make a real impact? 🚀
Are you driven by science, tech, and delivering top-notch patient care? Want to change lives for people battling cancer, all while earning a salary and bagging a professional qualification? University Hospitals Tees is super excited to offer a killer opportunity to join our Radiotherapy Service as an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer. This isn't your average apprenticeship; it's your chance to earn while you learn, mixing paid work with uni study and hands-on experience at one of the biggest and most cutting-edge radiotherapy services in the North East. 🏥
Based in the Radiotherapy Department at The James Cook University Hospital, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to become a registered Therapeutic Radiographer. You'll be helping to provide high-quality, compassionate, and patient-focused cancer care.
Important Stuff: Most UK apprenticeships are government-funded. To qualify, you need to have been living in the UK for at least three years before starting, with no major time away. 🇬🇧
Watch out: This post will close once we've received enough applications! ⏳
The Programme: You'll be working towards the Therapeutic Radiographer Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard with UWE Bristol. This is a Level 6 BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship, blending real-world work with university study. Nail it, and you'll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Therapeutic Radiographer. 🎓
Programme Details:
- Qualification: BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography 🌟
- Duration: Roughly 3 to 3 years and 2 months 🗓️
- Study Style: Blended learning – mix of on-the-job training, dedicated study time, and required visits to UWE Bristol. 📚
- University Partner: University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) 🏫
- Study Commitment: Expect to be in clinical practice about four days a week, with protected study time and mandatory block study weeks at UWE Bristol's Glenside Campus. Getting to and attending these university sessions is a must! ✈️
For the main responsibilities, dive into the full job description and person specification attached. 👇
Key responsibilities
- Develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a registered Therapeutic Radiographer.
- Assist in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centred cancer care.
- Undertake the Therapeutic Radiographer Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Attend mandatory university teaching sessions and study blocks.
- Engage in clinical practice and protected study time.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (Essential A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject* or BTEC DMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject. GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification).)