Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice (Band 3)

The post holder will retain their substantive post (if an internal candidate) but will be working towards a Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship over a period of 3 years. This involves both on the job and off the job learning in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University and clinical placements. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner. The clinical placement will be overseen by the Radiology Clinical Practice Educator. The post holder will also work part of their hours as a Radiology Assistant, these hours will be worked around the needs of the service, they will include weekends, bank holidays and out of hours working. This will also include overtime shifts.
For course details including entry requirements please visit Diagnostic radiographer | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Radiology team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as a Diagnostic Radiography Apprentice. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.

At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people's age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you'll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future - a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust., Working for our organisation
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
+ Cycle to Work
+ Travel Scheme
+ Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
+ Onsite Nursery
+ Car Leasing
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Employee Health and Wellbeing
+ Extensive Reward Scheme
+ Counselling Service
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
+ Committed to Quality of Care
+ Compassion
+ Working together for patients
+ Improving Lives
+ Everyone Counts
+ Respect and Dignity

This is a varied and exciting post; the Diagnostic Radiography Apprentice will be are exposed to all elements of the Radiology department including Plain Film, CT/MRI, Ultrasound and DXA.
The appointment will be 37.5 hours per week, this will include working weekends, bank holidays and out of hours.
Our high performing Hospital is led by people who believe that a fantastic quality of life can go hand-in-hand with progressive working practices.
Our award winning hospital is also in an award winning location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance. Yorkshire has recently been voted as the third best region in the world by Lonely Planet, and our local town of Skipton has been voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending its top class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside.
Interview date: 27 November 2024, If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £41.90, Standard £21.90 or Basic £21.90) from your first full months salary. This is a condition of your employment.
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You are encouraged to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £13 cost per year.