Apprentice Radiographer (Degree Apprenticeship) YDH

As an Apprentice Radiographer, you will be based in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Yeovil District Hospital and will rotate through peripheral sites. You will also take part in the extended working day and 7 day rotation system.

You'll be workplace based for four days (30 hours) per week and 1 day (7.5 hours) will be protected study time.

Attendance of training delivered as e-learning and face to face with the associated HEI is considered to be essential and annual leave must be arranged outside these sessions.

You'll fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient imaging service in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas and hospitals as appropriate, as directed by the line manager. It may be necessary to attend other Imaging Departments to gain sufficient experience in some modalities.

Working as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient imaging service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note that you must be available to start in post on or before the enrolment date and be a resident in the UK for at least 3 years.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Qualifications

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working directly with patients providing care or treatment interventions

Desirable: - Experience of working within a Radiology Department; - NHS experience

Additional Criteria

Essential: - Meets the eligibility and enrolment criteria for the apprenticeship