Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer (Internal Only)

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated East Cheshire employee who would like to upskill and progress their career by joining our Radiology Department at Macclesfield District General Hospital as an Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer.  The successful candidates will enroll on a 3-year Apprenticeship Radiographer Degree program at Keele University in the January 2026 cohort.

Hours per week: 37.5

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the job advert, job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will be based within the Radiology Department of Macclesfield Hospital blending on-the-job learning with online and in-situ teaching at Keele University. Although the training will be based at Macclesfield Hospital, apprentices will be rostered to all East Cheshire sites and some spoke placements to gain a wide range of experience. It is therefore essential that you are able to commute to all East Cheshire sites, and Keele University for an in-situ day every 4-6 weeks. Apprentices work a 10hr shift pattern to include evenings,  nights and weekends to gain full experience of the role of a Radiographer.

Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprentices (Level 6) will work under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer for the duration of their apprenticeship. They will  perform a range of diagnostic imaging procedures in line with local protocols to aid diagnosis and management of patients while developing the skills and knowledge to become registered qualified Radiographer. The post holder will work closely with multi-disciplinary team to provide care and support for service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.