Role Summary
This role is a two year fast track apprenticeship learning the necessary skills to become a diagnostic radiographer, it is an MSc route and for those who already hold a Batchelor's degree in a science (BSc) or engineering (BEng) subject at a grade 2:1 or above. You will be based at the North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple with block weeks of study undertaken at the University of Exeter.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Radiology Team as a Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice via the MSc route.
The training will involve a 2 year programme with the University of Exeter whilst completing all practical aspects with us at NDDH as our employee; on completion you will hold a MSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging and will qualify as a band 5 radiographer.
The post holder will need to have knowledge of working within the healthcare environment, they will demonstrate organisation, initiative and flexible-thinking, an ability to learn and work in a team, and enjoy a challenge. You must also be able to work a typical roster pattern including out of hours shifts and weekends.
The post holder must be willing and able to undertake the necessary training required to complete the course. This is a fast track entry route completing the course in 2 years instead of 3 and so there will be a lot of training and study at Masters level.
You will be required to have:
- A Batchelor degree in either Science (BSc) or Engineering (BEng) at a 2:1 grade or above
- IT skills
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be compliant with all mandatory training requirements
- Be able to commit to fully attending the academic blocks (1 block of 3-5 days per annum plus odd extra days) and modules required
Working Pattern: working patterns will vary including some weekend and out of hours working however in the main part you will spend 30 hours per week in the department and 20% (7.5 hours) off the job time per week spent studying.
Interview Date: Tuesday 25th April 2023
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact: Gill Kite, Superintendent Radiographer (gillian.kite@nhs.net) or Julian Fuery, Principal Radiographer (julianfuery@nhs.net).
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.
