Apprentice (Level 6) Radiotherapy Radiographer

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit into the Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship within the Radiotherapy department at the Oxford Cancer Centre!

Working with the University of West of England (UWE), Bristol are seeking to recruit two highly motivated and enthusiastic members to enrol on this 3 year programme

The BSc(Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship enables practitioners working in NHS hospitals and specialist radiotherapy centres to train as qualified Therapeutic Radiographers, over a three-year period. You'll study the science that underpins effective cancer care, using advanced specialist equipment and clinical experience to plan and provide effective radiotherapy treatment.

Graduates are eligible to apply to register with the Health Care Professional Council.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Radiotherapy department under the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship programme atUWE.

Work under the supervision of a HCPC Registered Practitioner.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will fulfil a key role in providing radiotherapy, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiotherapy protocols.

To perform a range of radiotherapy duties and procedures, as detailed within the apprenticeship programme, within the Radiotherapy department under the supervision of a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer at all times.

To ensure that the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, IRMER 2017 and associated codes of practice and guidance notes together with the Health and Safety at Work Act are understood and adhered to in respect of self, staff, patients and members of the public.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SWR-5231053-B3-HID-A

Job locations

Radiotherapy Department, Oncology & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE