Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographerin317 01 Freeman Hospitalin317 01 Freeman HospitalPUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025
Apprentices will gain hands-on experience by rotating through various departments, learning to operate equipment such as CT scanners and Linear Accelerators while interacting directly with patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The apprenticeship requires commitment to both work-based learning and mandatory educational sessions at Sheffield Hallam University, with a focus on adhering to regulations and maintaining high professional standards in patient care. Eligibility criteria include residency requirements and necessary qualifications in English and mathematics.
This is an exciting, degree apprenticeship opportunity based in Newcastle at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital.
This 3 year apprenticeship programme prepares you for a career as a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer in the NHS by providing the underpinning theoretical knowledge and practical skills the profession demands. You will work as part of a close knit team under the supervision of registered therapeutic radiographers to deliver safe and effective radiotherapy treatments to adult cancer patients. Therapeutic radiographers are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and work closely with oncologists, physicists, technicians, nursing and administrative colleagues to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care.
The course will deliver against the nationally recognised Level 6 Therapeutic Radiographer Degree Apprenticeship standard. The apprenticeship includes a combination of work-based learning modules and specialist education, which leads to a BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography. Graduates are eligible to apply to register with the Health Care Professional Council.
Course start date 10 March 2025
- Interview Date Wednesday 05 February 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Therapeutic Radiographers provide the highest standard of technical practice and patient care in order to treat and support patients receiving radiotherapy treatment.
As an apprentice, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to be able to deliver safe and effective radiotherapy treatment. You will rotate through both the pre-treatment and treatment sections of the department and become competent in the operation of both a CT scanner and Linear Accelerator.
All patients are treated using image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) so you will need to have the ability to develop excellent technical, anatomical and analysis skills to ensure that treatments are delivered as planned and prescribed.
The job role of a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer is to provide excellent care to patients diagnosed with cancer taking into consideration patients' emotional, psychological, and physical needs through the stages of their cancer treatment when at times they may be extremely vulnerable. You will need to be able to stay calm under pressure and work well as part of a team.
In your daily work as an apprentice, you will be expected to interact with cancer patients, who may or may not be cured, their carers, members of the public and a range of healthcare professionals. You will learn to communicate effectively and develop the ability to use your knowledge and skills to assess patients and escalate issues to the relevant clinical specialists in the team.
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- To work as part of a 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
- Attendance of teaching sessions held at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is a mandatory element of the programme. Annual leave is to be taken outside of the universitys teaching sessions
- The post holder will be based in the radiotherapy department in Newcastle but may have the opportunity to visit other radiotherapy departments during their training
- Commitment to study in work and at home throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme, including attending online teaching sessions and complete all e-learning as instructed by SHU
- To ensure that the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2,IR(ME)R 2and associated codes of practice (Health Care Professions Council and Society of Radiographers) and guidance notes, together with the Health and Safety at Work Act are adhered to in respect of staff, patients and other members of the public
- Practise within the framework set out by the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct (2and the Health Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency (2To maintain the professional standards of self
- To implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in ISO90and report any variances
- Apply knowledge of hazards and biological effects of radiations to their practice within a risk-benefit philosophy and adhere to the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2and IRMER Regulations 2
- Responsible for the safe use of complex and expensive equipment in excess of £1 million pounds during training. No budgetary responsibility
- Take a flexible approach in supporting colleagues during times of workload pressure
You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:
- Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
- Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
- We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enroll on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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