Role Summary
Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer
We are delighted to be offering the opportunity for an apprentice therapeutic radiographer to join the radiotherapy team at the Exeter Oncology Centre.
This exciting apprenticeship opportunity will allow you to start a career in a highly rewarding allied health profession which combines a high standard of patient care with advanced technical skills. You will undertake on the job training alongside BSc study with the University of the West of England (UWE) over a 36-month period. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will work under the direct supervision of registered practitioners to participate in the delivery of a safe and high-quality radiotherapy service. The training will be academically challenging but you will be fully supported throughout to develop the required skills and knowledge.
Successful completion of the training will allow you to register as a qualified therapeutic radiographer with the HCPC.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Radiotherapy plays a vital role in the management of cancer, with up to 50% of all cancer patients receiving radiotherapy as part of their treatment pathway. Therapeutic radiographers are specifically trained to be involved in all aspects of the provision of a radiotherapy service, including the preparation of bespoke treatment plans, treatment delivery, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiotherapy equipment plus the wider holistic care of the patient undergoing treatment.
We are looking to recruit individuals who are enthusiastic, caring and compassionate, highly motivated and academically self-sufficient. You must be able to balance independent study whilst working clinically. Engagement in off the job study is essential, with the university teaching sessions being mandatory. Much of the university component is delivered through distance learning though some attendance in person is required and so will require you to travel to and stay in Bristol for short periods of time. Please read the attached job description and person specifications for more details and use the following link for more detail about the academic component of the training:
Applicants must be able to evidence their Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 qualifications as well as meet the university course entry requirements. Applicants who have studied at degree level previously are equally welcome to apply. You must be available to commence in post by March 2025 at the latest as this is the start of the university academic year.
We strongly encourage anyone interested in this opportunity to visit the department to ensure that this is the right career choice for them.
Working pattern: You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week. You will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) per week and one day (7.5 hours) per week will be protected study time to be undertaken in the department. In addition there are 3 planned block study weeks per year at UWE. Attendance of training at UWE is essential and annual leave must be arranged outside of these sessions.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Helen Slaney Radiotherapy Services Manager helen.slaney@nhs.net or Amelia Clark Practice Education Lead amelia.clark@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for until April 2028. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
