Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

Are you a self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking to take your first step into a Therapeutic Radiography Career? Why not earn, learn and make a difference with a Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship in the Radiotherapy Department? Our apprenticeships offer routes into Therapeutic Radiography careers.

What you'll do

• To work within the radiotherapy department, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough as a trainee therapeutic radiographer under the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship Programme.
• Work under the direct supervision of a HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will work within protocols and procedures, ensuring accurate planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatments as prescribed, with appropriate care of the patient with a cancer diagnosis.
• Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
• To work as part of a team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy to patients, treating a variety of sites under the direct supervision of a HCPC registered Therapeutic radiographer at all times.
• Assist to accurately set-up patients on a linear accelerator for radiotherapy treatment.
• Undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances promptly.
• Provide information to patients and their carers about their treatment and expected side effects.

Training

• As an apprentice, you will receive all the training you need to be able to carry out this role fully and competently, and you will undertake the Therapeutic Radiographer Level 6 apprenticeship standard.
• You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)
• The role is based in the Radiotherapy Department at the James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough.

After the apprenticeship

• Following the successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for the apprentice to progress

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Flexible
• Able to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, 5 subjects to include English, Maths and Science (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

Things to consider

Applications cannot be accepted if you have previously completed a Radiography qualification or apprenticeship (in the same field) at level 2 or above. Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

About the employer

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. Our workforce of almost 10,000+ provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Therapeutic radiographer (level 6), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Degree (level 6)
• Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
• Expected duration: 3 Years 2 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Start date: 7 December 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £25,760 a year