Level 6 Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Attend the mandatory academic training for the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme and make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home for the duration of the course.

You will work as part of the team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy to patients, treating a variety of sites under the supervision of a state registered radiographer at all times.

Throughout your training you will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role within the service.

As part of the team you will be providing care and support to patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change (70% of bottom of Band 5 for 3 years)

Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard. To start this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Qualifiactions

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with people and within a team

Desirable: - Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting; - Work experience in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential: - A basic understanding of radiotherapy; - Understanding of the Therapeutic Radiographer role

Skills

Desirable: - Ability to teach others