Job summary We are very excited to have the opportunity to recruit 2 Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographers. The apprenticeship is a 3 year BSc programme based within the Radiotherapy and Oncology Department in The James Cook University Hospital at Middlesbrough, in conjunction with The University of West England via a predominantly distance learning approach. The applicant will have 20% protected study time, equivalent to one day per week. Applications are invited from those looking to embark on a apprenticeship as a therapeutic radiographer in a forward thinking, award winning and technically advanced radiotherapy department at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. Our focus is to continually improve patients' experiences and outcomes and you will be supported by a friendly, committed multi-disciplinary team of staff striving to ensure the delivery of excellence in all aspects of patient care. Main duties of the job To work within the radiotherapy and oncology departments at The James Cook University Hospital as a trainee therapeutic radiographer under the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship Programme. To work as part of a team, ensuring safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy to patients, under the supervision of a state registered radiographer at all times. We work between two sites within the hospital, following the build of The Endeavour Unit, an award winning state of the art radiotherapy facility. The department is well equipped which provides scope for our expanding technological and professional development, We are a future focused department and support radiographers in their clinical development from apprenticeship to therapeutic radiographer, to advanced practitioner level and up to Consultant Radiographer. Our radiographers are fully involved in the MDT approach to developments within the department. The department has a major commitment to evidence based practice, and participates in multi-centre clinical research trials, led by our Radiotherapy Research Team. Ongoing professional development is supported and encouraged. Successful applicants will be highly motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions. Your Leadership Impact Leading Your Team to Success Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £29,114 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 36 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-JCSM-6872188 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential A basic understanding of Radiotherapy Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and associated codes of practice Desirable Safeguarding - understanding the principles and the processes Qualifications Essential oA-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject or BTEC oDMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject. oGCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification). Experience Essential Ability to communicate well; individually and in a team Demonstrate initiative and innovation in a professional manner Personal Attributes Essential Reliability to work well under pressure Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential A basic understanding of Radiotherapy Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and associated codes of practice Desirable Safeguarding - understanding the principles and the processes Qualifications Essential oA-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject or BTEC oDMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject. oGCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification). Experience Essential Ability to communicate well; individually and in a team Demonstrate initiative and innovation in a professional manner Personal Attributes Essential Reliability to work well under pressure 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. Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)