Job Vacancy

Radiotherapy Physics Technologist Apprentice (Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner)

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You could be new to Radiotherapy Physics, a motivated candidate with a physical science or engineering interest, if this is you we would love to hear from you! We are looking to appoint into a band 4 Radiotherapy Physics Technologist Apprentice to join the established, friendly and enthusiastic team of 22.

Role

Key duties are providing technical services in Radiotherapy Physics, which may include:

  • Radiotherapy treatment planning using specialised software
  • Quality control measurements to confirm treatment equipment performance
  • Work in a workshop to aid in the making of devices to support Radiotherapy
  • Support to theatre activities

Training

We will aid and support you in completing a Healthcare Science Practitioner Level 6 Apprenticeship with the University of the West of England (Bristol). The apprenticeship is a three-year course resulting in a specialist qualification in Healthcare Science, providing the theoretical and practical skills required for a career as a Clinical Technologist in HealthCare Science.

The apprenticeship programme is delivered via a blended approach, including a mix of online and face to face learning (travel to the university campus will be required on occasion, this will be funded by the department).

Become eligble for a Band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner role at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. 

Possible further development for progression within technician roles and within Medical Physics.

Apprenticeship Standard
Healthcare science practitioner (integrated degree) (level 6)
Training Provider
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Working Week
Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm, occasional evening and weekend work required.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Wednesday, 22nd May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 23rd September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Practical skills

Qualifications

  • English Language GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
  • Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, grade C/ 4 or above (Essential)
  • 3 A Levels including 1 STEM subject A Level or equivalent, grade BBC (predicted or attained) (Essential)
  • Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science BTEC or equivalent, grade Pass (Desired)
  • National Extended Diploma including STEM subject BTEC or equivalent, grade minimum MMM (Desired)
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma including STEM Other, grade Merit in at least 15 credits (Desired)
  • T Level in Healthcare Science or Science Other, grade A-C in core components (Desired)

About the Employer

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
If you are new to the area, we have so much on offer! Portsmouth is a vibrant city and tourist destination on the south coast with convenient access to the South Downs National Park, New Forest, and the Isle of Wight, and just 90 minutes from London Waterloo by train. Whether your passion is the outdoors, with beaches, sailing, kite surfing, horse-riding and hiking on our doorstep, or culture, in the birthplace of Charles Dickens, with two theatres and a major concert venue in the city, and the Historic Dockyard of Britain’s naval history, Portsmouth has something for everyone. If you like to travel and explore, Portsmouth ferries sail to the Channel Islands, France and Spain and cruise ships depart from nearby Southampton to the Mediterranean, Baltic, Carribean and Nordic seas. Southampton airport is just 20 miles away, serving destinations across the British Isles and Europe. The radiotherapy department has four Varian Truebeam linacs, an Xstrahl kV unit, a Varian Bravos HDR unit, and LDR brachytherapy service. Planning is performed on a new RaySearch treatment planning system, with Prosoma, Diamond, PerFraction and Compass-Dolphin QC systems available.
Company
PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Location
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,147.00
Posted
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Company
PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Location
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,147.00
Posted