Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
We are seeking an Apprentice/Trainee Healthcare Science Practitioner to join the Radiotherapy Physics team at University Hospitals of North Midlands.
This exciting opportunity combines practical workplace training with a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology), specialising in Radiotherapy Physics. Working within the Radiotherapy Dosimetry Service, you will support the production of radiotherapy treatment plans, personalised cancer treatments, and patient immobilisation devices while developing specialist knowledge in medical physics. The role includes a blend of hands-on clinical experience, academic study, and block-release training at UWE Bristol, leading to a BSc (Hons) qualification and eligibility for registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
Salary will be as follows:
- Starting salary: Agenda for Change Band 3
- Following successful completion of Year 1 and all required academic modules, the salary for Years 2 and 3 will increase to Agenda for Change Band 4
- Upon successful completion of the degree apprenticeship and professional registration, the salary will progress to Agenda for Change Band 5
Main duties of the job
- Participate in competency-based training, structured learning, and assessments as part of the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship programme.
- Develop competence in producing and reviewing routine radiotherapy treatment plans, progressing towards more complex cases as training advances.
- Assist in the provision of technical radiotherapy treatment planning support to consultants, clinicians, radiographers, and other multidisciplinary team members under supervision.
- Develop knowledge of radiotherapy equipment, treatment planning systems, immobilisation techniques, and relevant clinical software through formal study and workplace learning.
- Work closely with experienced dosimetrists and physicists to understand and apply radiotherapy planning techniques, systems, and workflows.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Apprentice/Trainee Healthcare Science Practitioner with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke On Trent, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Health science services Radiology role. The advertised salary is per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Degree Apprenticeship. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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