Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer

Over the course of three years you will combine the theory of radiography, supported through the university and the practical elements of working as a radiographer in order to attain a BSc in diagnostic radiography qualification.

You will work a combination of long, short days, weekends and nights to gain a full experience of diagnostic radiography, the patients and services we provide, from plain film, theatre and mobile, screening with exposure in speciality areas over the three year period.

The main responsibilities of this post is the willingness and ability to complete the diagnostic radiographer degree within the three year time scale. To learn and undertake a wide range of imaging examinations and to provide a quality service for all referrers and to the patients they refer.

Through appropriate supervision act as an operator under the Trusts IR(ME)R 2017 procedures and undertake a range of imaging examinations and procedures as per the departments technique protocols. You will be required to participate in rostered duties as are deemed necessary, providing a 24-hour service.

You will be exposed to a number of different working areas and you will need to deal effectively with patients in a variety of environments i.e. Intensive Care Unit, Resuscitation Room, Coronary Care and to maintain a professional demeanour in potentially distressing circumstances.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.