Job summary
- Main area
- Division B - Cancer
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 3 years
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 180-B-243309
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £24,071 - £29,114 p.a. pro rata (Band 3 capped Apprentice rate)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/12/2024
Employer heading
Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice
Band 3
Job overview
Join your local hospital and make a difference
We are delighted to offer an apprenticeship in the Radiotherapy department. The role is for an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer.
Radiotherapy is a rewarding career which requires a highly developed knowledge and professional skill-set to enable you to treat a wide variety of patients most of whom have a cancer diagnosis. It combines high level technical knowledge and skill with patient care and oncology management. You will work as part of a team delivering Radiotherapy treatment and ensuring the holistic needs of the patients are met. Therapeutic Radiographers are the only staff group in the NHS whose training specialises in cancer care from the start of the course.
The Radiotherapy department at CUH has 7 treatment machines and 2 dedicated CT scanners. During your training and future career, you will work in all areas of the department.
You will have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and be able to work in a Radiotherapy and wider multi-disciplinary team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, in addition to regular supervision and mentoring.
Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Radiotherapy department under the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship programme.
Work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will fulfil a key role in providing radiotherapy, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiotherapy protocols. You will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient service in the Radiotherapy Department.
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 Therapy 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 staff, patients and members of the public.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Apprenticeship will comprise of:
- On the job training and 6 hours minimum off the job training or new learning per week.
- The academic component of the course will be delivered by Sheffield Hallam University, remotely / online, with a few days a year in person attendance on campus.
- You will be provided with dedicated time for study to support your development in this role.
- Apprentices will study key concepts and knowledge base relevant to Radiotherapy and Oncology.
- On the job training will involve mentorship and structured progression for the Apprentice using an e-portfolio.
- Days timetabled at the University are focused on building a community across the Apprentices and practical and simulated learning.
- There will be a flexible learning approach - online lectures / seminars, self-directed learning and online learning resources to aid flexible learning.
- Placements and professional practice experience are an integral part of the Apprenticeship.
- Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Radiographers (COR).
- The entry requirements ensure the apprenticeship is accessible to a diverse range of applicants while maintaining appropriate standards.
Applicants must:
- have the right to abode in the UK
- meet the course entry requirements
GCSE (or equivalent)
Maths and English at Level 2 or above (Grade 4 or previously C).
If you don't have this yet, we will refer you to our Functional Skills Training Partner where you'll need to complete the relevant qualifications during the first year of your apprenticeship.
If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your level of English language is below IELTS 6.5, we will recommend an appropriate pre-sessional English course, which will allow you to achieve the required level of English.
Additional qualifications
Plus the following:
- Evidence of successful formal study at Level 3
- A minimum of six months experience in a health and social care capacity, including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification
If you do not have a minimum of six months experience working in a health and social care capacity, you should hold one of the following:
- 96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels
- Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ’s) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE
- Previous degree
Other qualifications may be considered in discussion with the University.
There are government funding rules that apply to those undertaking apprenticeships; applicants must be able to evidence the following:
- Evidence that you have been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship course start date
- Candidates must have a right to work in the UK or hold pre-settled or settled status
- Any visas held must remain valid for the entire length of the Apprenticeship; this means if an apprenticeship lasting three years starts on 6 April 2025, your visa must last until at least 6 April, 2028
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 1 December 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 13 December 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade A-C or equivalent
- NVQIIII or NVQIII plus training to diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in or a good understanding of health and social care services and pathways
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development
- Experience of working within a team of health care professionals
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a team of health care professionals
- Experience of working with electronic medical record systems
- Experience of coordinating a patient workload
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of patient centred care
- Awareness of own limitations and ability to refer onwards / seek advice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of cancer pathways, treatment options and terminology, in particular radiotherapy process
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing on a daily basis with people of all levels
- Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and manage a patient workload
- Ability to concentrate and perform role in busy clinical environments
- Basic IT skills including word processing and simple database entry
- Good organisational skills and ability to problem solve
Desirable criteria
- Ability to manage complex and at times challenging conversations, including emotional situations
- Awareness of impact of cancer diagnosis on a person and ability to provide holistic, empathetic care
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Flexibility in working hours to cover Clinics / department hours
- Willingness to undertake further development and training as required and appropriate for role
Additional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Entry requirements: The course entry requirements have been developed to ensure that apprenticeships are accessible to a wide and diverse range of applicants whilst still ensuring appropriate standards to allow those to be successful on the course. Maths and English form a mandatory part of all apprenticeship standards and the government requires that all higher and degree apprentices demonstrate evidence of English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above (Nb. Grade 4 or higher for current GCSEs, previously Grade C or above), before an apprentice can pass through the Gateway and complete their apprenticeship. Where an apprentice during our onboarding process does hold a Level 2 qualification or cannot evidence achievement at Level 2 or above in English and Maths, we will refer the apprentice to our Functional Skills Training Partner to complete the relevant English and/or Maths Functional Skills qualification during the first year of their apprenticeship. We also require evidence of successful formal accredited study at Level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a health and social care capacity (including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification). This is because we place high value on experiential learning obtained through health and social care experience. Where applicants do not have a minimum of 6 months experience working in a health and social care capacity, we would still invite to apply, but as they do not hold health and social care specific experiential learning, we would need evidence of higher academic learning from previous study at Level 3 and above. We would expect applicants with no health and social care experience to normally hold one of the following: • 96 UCAS points or above from A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels. • Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course • Level 3 Apprenticeship • Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ’S) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications (such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE) • Previous degree Other qualifications may be considered in discussion with the University. Where applicants have undertaken qualifications in a related subject, we will consider this an individual basis. An applicant’s understanding of health and social care and the profession is assessed throughout the selection event processes.
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jemma Chapman
- Job title
- Head of Radiotherapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 586636
- Additional information
Daniel Driver, Therapy Radiographer via email to [email protected] or Lauren Cone, Therapy Radiographer via email to [email protected]
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