Main area Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer Grade Apprenticeship
Contract Apprenticeship: 3 years (The role has a 3 year training period following Annex 21 as per Agenda for Change and pay will be adjusted as follows: For year 1 you will receive 65% of the pay band maximum, at year 2 you will receive 70% of the pay band maximum and at year 3 you will receive 75% of the pay band maximum.)
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref 390-CSS-SO-9402
Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Southend Town Westcliff-on-Sea
Salary The role has a 3 year training period following Annex 21. Year 1 – 65% of top of band 5; Year 2 – 70% of top of band 5; Year 3 – 75% of top of band 5
Closing 02/01/2025 23:59
Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity to gain a BSc (Hons) Degree in Therapeutic Radiography and join our friendly radiotherapy department at Southend Hospital.
The apprenticeship will be delivered as a 3 year programme in Therapeutic Radiography with on the job training at Southend Hospital Radiotherapy department and specific academic support from a higher education institute. On completion of the training period the employee will be expected to qualify as a Therapeutic Radiographer and gain HCPC registration in order to practice.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly and welcoming team, working in a very busy department treating cancer patients to satisfy local and national targets.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team the post holders will fulfil a key role in providing Radiotherapy care and support to patients.
As a trainee Therapeutic Radiographer you will gain experience and knowledge in all areas of Radiotherapy delivery including pre-treatment and planning, patient care, treatment and quality assurance processes. You will be working under the supervision of qualified therapeutic radiographers.
Working for our organisation
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C)
* Evidence of successful formal study at Level 3
* If you do not have a minimum of six months experience working in a health and social care capacity, you should hold one of the following: 96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE courses Level 3 Apprenticeship Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ’s) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE Previous degree Other qualifications may be considered in discussion with the university.
Experience
* A minimum of six months experience in a health and social care capacity, including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification.
* Basic understanding of Radiotherapy
* Polite, empathetic and friendly
* Ability to follow instruction
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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