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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
Band 5 Annex 21
Contract
Apprenticeship: 36 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-PLD-RAD-0187
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£19,480.50 - £22,477.50 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Band 5 Annex 21

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for colleagues to train as a therapeutic radiographer at the Royal Derby Hospital.

The role of a therapeutic radiographer involves accurately localising, planning and delivering ionising radiation using state of the art technology. Therapeutic radiographers work in a multi-disciplinary team where they play a vital role in treating people with cancer.

The Radiotherapy department at Royal Derby Hospital is equipped with four Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, two of which use AlignRT for surface guided setups, HDR brachytherapy and a superficial unit. Pre-treatment equipment includes Philips Big Bore CT and Eclipse Treatment Planning system.

You will participate in a three-year BSc Radiotherapy Apprenticeship programme that combines face-to-face, work-based and online learning with some teaching at Sheffield Hallam University.

The rest of the learning is based in the Radiotherapy department at the Royal Derby Hospital with extensive online interaction, requiring a combination of directed and independent studies alongside hands-on patient-facing clinical experience.

 

Closing Date: 21st November 2024

Interview Date: 29th November 2024

Main duties of the job

During the training period, you will have protected time to study relevant scientific and theoretical knowledge and skills; and through clinical patient-facing practice, you will develop the skills and expertise required to work in all areas of the Radiotherapy department.

You will be required to work a variety of shifts between the hours of 07:00 and 20:00 in order to achieve this and you may also be provided with the opportunity to attend other clinical areas as part of your off the job training to further complement your knowledge of the patient pathway.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals interested in providing a high standard of care to patients undergoing radiotherapy. The ability to work and communicate well with people is essential. 

All course tuition fees and expenses associated with completion of the degree apprenticeship will be met by the Radiotherapy Department. During the 3-year training program, you will be paid NHS Band 5 Annex 21 pay scale.

Year 1 (65% of Band 5): £19,480.50

Year 2 (70%): £20,979.00

Year 3 (75%): £22,477.50

On successful completion of the training, you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and will have the ability to work as a registered therapeutic radiographer (NHS AfC Band 5 pay scale) within the department.

 

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
  • We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week
  • An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country
  • Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
  • We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
  • We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
  • We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding entry requirements of for candidates interested in applying for this opportunity you are encouraged to contact Lindsay Sparks- [email protected] before submitting your application to organise a department visit.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, one of which must be a science subject
  • GCSE Maths & English at Grade c or above or 4

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of demonstrable working with members of the public
  • Good communication skills
  • Evidence of a visit to a Radiotherapy department
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a clinical environment
  • Knowledge / understanding of Radiotherapy

Supporting Information

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good communication skills
  • Evidence of patient focus
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of additional contribution / commitment e.g. DofE, student ambassador etc
  • Knowldege of UHDB Vision & Values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lindsay Sparks
Job title
Practice Educator - Radiotherapy Apprenticeships
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 783802
Additional information

Steffan Armstrong - Training & Development Superintendent

[email protected] 

01332 787706

 

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