Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our apprentice opportunities are for individuals who are enthusiastic, caring and compassionate and have the drive and ambition to complete a degree apprenticeship to become a registered Therapeutic Radiographer. We are keen to develop these roles and talent within Somerset.

Alongside our Academic Partner, we will support you to grow to your full potential. You'll work and learn with the best and we strive to ensure that this is in an environment conducive to getting the best out of your work/life balance. It's a place where your work revolves around your life as opposed to your life revolving around your work!

Apprentices will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) per week and 1 day (7.5 hours) will be protected study time -- either locally or at the associated Higher Education Institution (HEI). Attendance of training at the associated HEI is essential and annual leave must be arranged outside these sessions.

Entry requirements: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0620/therapeutic-radiographer

Tariff points:112

This is a 3-year course, you must meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria to enrol on the Apprenticeship, be a resident of the UK and held the right to remain / work in the UK for the previous 3 years and any visa held must exceed the length of the course including the EPA allowance. You cannot renew your visa mid course.

Job purpose - To put our patients first by working as one team, leading, listening and striving for the best

To work within the Radiotherapy department under the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme.

Work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will fulfil a key role in providing radiotherapy, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiotherapy protocols.

The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient service in the Radiotherapy Department. It may be necessary to attend other Radiotherapy Departments to gain sufficient experience in some treatments.

To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient Radiotherapy service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Attend mandatory academic training for the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme at the partner university.

Make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home during the duration of the apprenticeship course.

Attend virtual tutorials and webinars and complete all e-learning as instructed by the partner university.

Attend tutorials, teaching and CPD events arranged by the Radiotherapy Department as instructed by the lead Practice Educator.

Complete and maintain effective patient records accurately respecting confidentiality issues and in line with the Trust's confidentiality and Information Governance requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements
• BBC 112 UCAS points
• DMM BTEC in a science/healthcare subject
• 12 level 3 credits at Merit or above in an access to science/healthcare
• 60 credits at 60% or above in a relevant foundation degree
• GCSE English and Maths (4 or above) or equivalent
• For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see the minimum entry requirements page

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant national standards, e.g. IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 and associated codes of practice
• IV cannulation competency

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge / understanding of promoting patient's independence
• Ability to work under pressure and with flexibility

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Radiotherapy Department
• Experience of working directly with patients providing care or treatment interventions

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
• Good hand to eye co-ordination and sensory skills
• Flexible working re: working in a range of clinical settings and environments and shift patterns
• Willingness/commitment to undertake training

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/