Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice (Band 3)
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Radiology team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as a Diagnostic Radiography Apprentice. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
This is a varied and exciting post; the Diagnostic Radiography Apprentice will be exposed to all elements of the Radiology department including Plain Film, CT/MRI, Ultrasound and DXA.
The appointment will be 37.5 hours per week, including working weekends, bank holidays and out of hours.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will retain their substantive post (if an internal candidate) but will be working towards a Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship over a period of 3 years. This involves both on the job and off the job learning in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University and clinical placements. During the apprenticeship, the post holder will perform all the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.
Benefits
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
Person specification
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the NHS constitution
* Basic knowledge of Radiography
* Basic knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR17
Skills
* Demonstrate ability to study at level 6
* Understand the scope of the role of a Radiographer
* Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post within the timescales of the apprenticeship
* Ability to work effectively in a busy and changing environment
Qualifications
* 2 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 or above in Mathematics and English. Plus, the following: Evidence of successful formal study at level 3; A minimum of 6 months experience in a health and social care capacity; or equivalent qualifications.
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
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