Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

We are offering a unique opportunity to join the Therapeutic Radiographer team at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) and become a qualified Radiographer through the apprenticeship scheme., The candidate will need to learn how to cover reception, prepare patients for CT scans and preparations for treatment. Support the Radiographers in managing the patients pathway including booking appointments and treatment people with cancer. Also there will be dedicate time for clinical learning placements and academic time with the university.

The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, self directed learner and dedicated to the caring for patients

Please note that after successful completion of the second year of the course you would progress to a Band 4.

The Therapeutic Radiographers are a friendly and committed team at the UHD Radiotherapy Service situated at Poole Hospital, with a satellite centre in Dorset County Hospital.

At UHD we provide the only Radiotherapy service for Dorset. To care for our patients we offer a wide range of different modern techniques using the latest technology and clinical procedures.

The apprenticeship is a joint 3 year programme with our education partner. At the end of it you will qualify with BSc degree in Therapeutic Radiography. You will be supported in the department by our dedicated practice educators and the rest of the staff and specific learning will be provided by the University. As an apprentice you will be provided with dedicated study time of 7.5 hours per week., Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.