Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Apprenticeship
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to train as a therapeutic radiographer at Royal Derby Hospital. The role involves accurately localising, planning, and delivering ionising radiation using state-of-the-art technology as part of a multi-disciplinary team treating cancer patients. You will participate in a three-year BSc Radiotherapy Apprenticeship programme, combining face-to-face, work-based, and online learning, with teaching at the University of Hertfordshire and extensive clinical experience at the hospital. The program covers all tuition fees and expenses, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and eligibility to apply for a registered therapeutic radiographer post.
Essential criteria
- Evidence of demonstrable working with members of the public
- Evidence of a visit to a radiotherapy department
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Knowledge / understanding of radiotherapy
- Supporting Information
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of patient focus
- Evidence of additional contribution / commitment e.g. DofE, student ambassador etc
- Education
- 112 - 120 UCAS points from 3 A levels or equivalent, including science and / or maths subjects
- GCSE Maths & English at Grade C or above or 4
- Evidence of demonstrable working with members of the public
- Evidence of a visit to a radiotherapy department
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Knowledge / understanding of radiotherapy
- Supporting Information
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of patient focus
- Evidence of additional contribution / commitment e.g. DofE, student ambassador etc
- Education
- 112 - 120 UCAS points from 3 A levels or equivalent, including science and / or maths subjects
- GCSE Maths & English at Grade C or above or 4
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for colleagues to train as a therapeutic radiographer at the Royal Derby Hospital.
The role of a therapeutic radiographer involves accurately localising, planning and delivering ionising radiation using state of the art technology. Therapeutic radiographers work in a multi-disciplinary team where they play a vital role in treating people with cancer.
The Radiotherapy department at Royal Derby Hospital is equipped with three Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, two of which use AlignRT for surface guided setups, a Varian Halcyon, HDR brachytherapy and a superficial unit. Pre-treatment equipment includes Philips Big Bore CT and Eclipse Treatment Planning system.
You will participate in a three-year BSc Radiotherapy Apprenticeship programme that combines face-to-face, work-based and online learning with some teaching at University of Hertfordshire.
The rest of the learning is based in the Radiotherapy department at the Royal Derby Hospital with extensive online interaction, requiring a combination of directed and independent studies alongside hands-on patient-facing clinical experience.
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