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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-7165502PCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading & Bracknell
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 (B3 in training; B4 final year training; Band 5 on qualification)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Trainee Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice

NHS AfC: Band 3

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

Band 3 Trainee Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice

(BSc Hons Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship – University of Hertfordshire)

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography from the University of Hertfordshire while gaining hands-on experience with the friendly and supportive team at the Berkshire Cancer Centre.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

•    Recent college or sixth form leavers.
•    Current NHS or health and social care staff.
•    Existing degree holders.
•    Career changers looking to join the NHS.

This 3-year apprenticeship programme combines academic study with practical training at our Radiotherapy departments in Reading and Bracknell. Academic content is delivered through a blend of university-based, virtual, and on-site clinical teaching.

Programme Start Date: January 2026
Interviews to be held after: 24th June 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 18th June 2025

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee Therapeutic Radiographer, you will:

•    Gain experience in all aspects of radiotherapy service delivery, cancer care and oncology.
•    Learn about patient care, treatment planning, radiation delivery, and quality assurance.
•    Have a minimum of 20% protected time for academic learning and development.
•    Support the administrative and reception duties for the radiotherapy service.
•    Gain the proficiency and skills required to qualify as a HCPC registered Therapeutic Radiographer.

You will be fully supported throughout your apprenticeship and beyond, with dedicated academic and clinical mentorship.

Useful Links:

University of Hertfordshire Programme Page:

BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography | Courses | Uni of Herts

Working for our organisation

The Berkshire Cancer Centre is a CHKS-accredited facility equipped with:

•    2 GE CT scanners.
•    4 Elekta Linear Accelerators.
•    Superficial X-ray and high-dose Brachytherapy units.
•    A variety of other clinical areas and opportunities.

We offer advanced treatments including SABR, DIBH, VMAT, and Adaptive Radiotherapy, and are proud to be a Centre of Excellence for Surface Guided Radiotherapy in partnership with Vision RT.

We currently support a number of students and apprentices within our department and are committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Our team is passionate about education and offers excellent learning opportunities, with structured clinical supervision, mentorship, and access to a wide range of professional development resources.

Our diverse and inclusive department is dedicated to delivering high-quality care while supporting your growth and success throughout your training and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information relating to the post.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent for Maths, Science and English (with certification) / UCAS points: 112: From any of the qualifications as listed in the Person Specification (located at the end of the attached Job Description).
Desirable criteria
  • Prior learning and experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a health care setting.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic understanding of what Radiotherapy is and how this impacts cancer patients and their diagnosis and prognosis.
  • NHS Care Values.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of HCPC, IRMER.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Florence Nightingale Foundation

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Azma Siddiqui
Job title
Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183227868
Additional information

We welcome and encourage informal enquiries or visits to the department prior to application.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, the team, and the training environment.

Main Trust Contact:
Azma Siddiqui (Radiotherapy Education & Workforce Lead) via [email protected] or 0118 322 7868

Main University Contact:
Samantha Glendinning (Programme Lead) via [email protected]

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