Level 6 Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Job overview

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This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join an innovative and friendly department. Once qualified as a Therapeutic Radiographer you will be part of a multidisciplinary team treating patients with cancer using radiation.

You will work within the radiotherapy department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital as a Trainee Therapeutic Radiographer under the Therapeutic Apprenticeship programme in association with the University of West of England.

The apprenticeship is delivered over 36 months encompassing theory and practical experience working towards a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Radiography. This course will commence in January 2027 and we are aiming to recruit into the post in December 2026.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, it will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) and one day a week (7.5 hours) will be protected study time to be undertaken in the department. A large proportion of time will be spent with a training provider studying towards the Level 6 Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship. Further information on the apprenticeship standard can be found here

Applicants must be able to evidence Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above and 112 UCAS points.

Therapeutic radiographer / Skills England

Main duties of the job

Attend the mandatory academic training for the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme and make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home for the duration of the course.

You will work as part of the 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.

Throughout your training you will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role within the service.

As part of the team you will be providing care and support to patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change (70% of bottom of Band 5 for 3 years)

Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard. To start this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

• 18 or over
• Been living in England for 3+ years
• Not in full-time education

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.