# Level 6 Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/level-6-apprentice-therapeutic-radiographer/de79e2ae-1717-4d83-a9ad-5834749635aa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/level-6-apprentice-therapeutic-radiographer/de79e2ae-1717-4d83-a9ad-5834749635aa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Cornwall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change - **Contract type:** Apprenticeship: 3 years - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 7.30am - 8pm, occasional weekend and bank holiday working) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-24T13:21:26.409Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Apprentice_Therapeutic_Radiographer/Apprentice_Therapeutic_Radiographer-v8298912 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8298912?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We strongly encourage you to arrange a visit to the department if this career is for you. 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate well; individually and in a team - Excellent interpersonal skills - Good organisation - Flexible approach, self motivated and able to work independently - Good patient care skills - Computer literacy **Desirable** - Ability to teach others ### Knowledge **Essential** - A basic understanding of radiotherapy - Understanding of the Therapeutic Radiographer role ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with people and within a team **Desirable** - Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting - Work experience in a healthcare setting ### Qualifiactions **Essential** - GCSE Grade C or 4 equivalent Maths and English (with certification) - A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject or BTEC DMM (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject - Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 273.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10641618) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.