Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Our apprentice opportunities are for individuals who are enthusiastic, caring and compassionate and have the drive and ambition to complete a degree apprenticeship to become a registered Therapeutic Radiographer. We are keen to develop these roles and talent within Somerset.

Salary details as follows:

• Year 1 pro rata @65% Band 5
• Year 2 pro rata @70% Band 5
• Year 3 pro rata @75% Band 5

Alongside our Academic Partner, we will support you to grow to your full potential. You'll work and learn with the best and we strive to ensure that this is in an environment conducive to getting the best out of your work/life balance. It's a place where your work revolves around your life as opposed to your life revolving around your work!

Apprentices will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) per week and 1 day (7.5 hours) will be protected study time -- either locally or at the associated Higher Education Institution (HEI). Attendance of training at the associated HEI is essential and annual leave must be arranged outside these sessions.

Entry requirements: Therapeutic Radiographer - BSc(Hons) Therapeutic Radiography - UWE Bristol: Courses

Tariff points:112

This is a 3-year course, you must meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria to enrol on the Apprenticeship.

Non- UK national applicants must also have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship in most cases have been in the UK for at least 3 years and have the right to remain (it is also vital to ensure the duration of your visa outlasts that of the chosen apprenticeship) Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026. You cannot renew a visa mid course.

Job purpose - To put our patients first by working as one team, leading, listening and striving for the best

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

Work under the supervision of a 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.

The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient service in the Radiotherapy Department. It may be necessary to attend other Radiotherapy Departments to gain sufficient experience in some treatments.

To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient Radiotherapy service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Attend mandatory academic training for the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme at the partner university.

Make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home during the duration of the apprenticeship course.

Attend virtual tutorials and webinars and complete all e-learning as instructed by the partner university.

Attend tutorials, teaching and CPD events arranged by the Radiotherapy Department as instructed by the lead Practice Educator.

Complete and maintain effective patient records accurately respecting confidentiality issues and in line with the Trust's confidentiality and Information Governance requirements