Join your local hospital and make a difference
We are delighted to offer an apprenticeship in the Radiotherapy department. The role is for an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer.
Radiotherapy is a rewarding career which requires a highly developed knowledge and professional skill-set to enable you to treat a wide variety of patients most of whom have a cancer diagnosis. It combines high level technical knowledge and skill with patient care and oncology management. You will work as part of a team delivering Radiotherapy treatment and ensuring the holistic needs of the patients are met. Therapeutic Radiographers are the only staff group in the NHS whose training specialises in cancer care from the start of the course.
The Radiotherapy department at CUH has 7 treatment machines and 2 dedicated CT scanners. During your training and future career, you will work in all areas of the department.
You will have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and be able to work in a Radiotherapy and wider multi-disciplinary team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, in addition to regular supervision and mentoring.
Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.
To work within the Radiotherapy department under the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship programme.
Work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will fulfil a key role in providing radiotherapy, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiotherapy protocols. You will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient service in the Radiotherapy Department.
To perform a range of radiotherapy duties and procedures, as detailed within the apprenticeship programme, within the Radiotherapy department under the supervision of a qualified Therapy Radiographer at all times.
To ensure that the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, IRMER 2017 and associated codes of practice and guidance notes together with the Health and Safety at Work Act are understood and adhered to in respect of staff, patients and members of the public.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
The Apprenticeship will comprise of:
• On the job training and 6 hours minimum off the job training or new learning per week.
• The academic component of the course will be delivered by Sheffield Hallam University, remotely / online, with a few days a year in person attendance on campus.
• You will be provided with dedicated time for study to support your development in this role.
• Apprentices will study key concepts and knowledge base relevant to Radiotherapy and Oncology.
• On the job training will involve mentorship and structured progression for the Apprentice using an e-portfolio.
• Days timetabled at the University are focused on building a community across the Apprentices and practical and simulated learning.
• There will be a flexible learning approach - online lectures / seminars, self-directed learning and online learning resources to aid flexible learning.
• Placements and professional practice experience are an integral part of the Apprenticeship.
• Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Radiographers (COR).
• The entry requirements ensure the apprenticeship is accessible to a diverse range of applicants while maintaining appropriate standards.
Applicants must:
• have the right to abode in the UK
• meet the course entry requirements
GCSE (or equivalent)
Maths and English at Level 2 or above (Grade 4 or previously C).
If you don't have this yet, we will refer you to our Functional Skills Training Partner where you'll need to complete the relevant qualifications during the first year of your apprenticeship.
If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your level of English language is below IELTS 6.5, we will recommend an appropriate pre-sessional English course, which will allow you to achieve the required level of English.
Additional qualifications
Plus the following:
• Evidence of successful formal study at Level 3
• 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
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 course
• 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.
There are government funding rules that apply to those undertaking apprenticeships; applicants must be able to evidence the following:
• Evidence that you have been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship course start date
• Candidates must have a right to work in the UK or hold pre-settled or settled status
• Any visas held must remain valid for the entire length of the Apprenticeship; this means if an apprenticeship lasting three years starts on 6 April 2025, your visa must last until at least 6 April, 2028
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 1 December 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 13 December 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024