At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
We are seeking an Apprentice/Trainee Healthcare Science Practitioner to join the Radiotherapy Physics team at University Hospitals of North Midlands.
This exciting opportunity combines practical workplace training with a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology), specialising in Radiotherapy Physics. Working within the Radiotherapy Dosimetry Service, you will support the production of radiotherapy treatment plans, personalised cancer treatments, and patient immobilisation devices while developing specialist knowledge in medical physics. The role includes a blend of hands-on clinical experience, academic study, and block-release training at UWE Bristol, leading to a BSc (Hons) qualification and eligibility for registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
Salary will be as follows:
Starting salary: Agenda for Change Band 3
Following successful completion of Year 1 and all required academic modules, the salary for Years 2 and 3 will increase to Agenda for Change Band 4
Upon successful completion of the degree apprenticeship and professional registration, the salary will progress to Agenda for Change Band 5
- Participate in competency-based training, structured learning, and assessments as part of the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship programme.
- Develop competence in producing and reviewing routine radiotherapy treatment plans, progressing towards more complex cases as training advances.
- Assist in the provision of technical radiotherapy treatment planning support to consultants, clinicians, radiographers, and other multidisciplinary team members under supervision.
- Develop knowledge of radiotherapy equipment, treatment planning systems, immobilisation techniques, and relevant clinical software through formal study and workplace learning.
- Work closely with experienced dosimetrists and physicists to understand and apply radiotherapy planning techniques, systems, and workflows.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification.
