Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work with the latest technology whilst providing excellent patient care?
We are pleased to be offering the opportunity to current York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employees (open to substantive and bank applicants) to undertake a Level 5 Assistant Practitioner (Radiology Pathway) apprenticeship.
This position will be based in the x-ray department at York Hospital. The apprentice assistant practitioner role will combine university training and on the job learning as part of a supportive team. You will be working alongside a qualified supervising radiographer training to undertake a range of x-ray examinations on patients who are non-complex in nature.
Apprenticeship overview
1. This is an exciting opportunity which will be delivered in partnership with Teesside University.
2. The Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship is delivered over 2 years.
3. This is a contextualised programme delivering a Radiology pathway.
4. As part of the apprenticeship, you will study towards the level 5 Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree.
5. Throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, you will be allocated 6hrs per week (as a minimum) during your working time to undertake off the job learning – this is also known as ‘protected learning time’. Usually this will be one day per week, off-site at the Teesside University Campus.
6. Apprentices will be supported throughout their studies by an Academic Tutor and Practice Mentor employed by the University, a departmental mentor and a Clinical Educator at the Trust.
Main duties of the job
A full description of the assistant practitioner role which you will be training towards is available in the attachment: Job Description
To apply for this opportunity, you need to meet the following criteria:
7. Employed by the Trust, with a minimum of 6 months in post, before the start of the apprenticeship in September 2026.
8. Maths and English at GCSE A-C/4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 (proof of certification will be required) or ENIC UK/NARIC confirmation of comparability. If you have any other English and Maths qualifications, please contact prior to applying.
9. Evidence of achievement of Level 3 qualification A Level, BTEC, Level 3 NVQ, Level 3 Apprenticeship
10. Proof of evidence of achievement of Maths, English and relevant qualifications will be required; please contact if you require advice regarding obtaining replacement certificates prior to applying.
11. Please note there may be a requirement to undertake literacy and numeracy matriculation tests as part of the Teesside University recruitment process.
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Please read the apprenticeship guidance attached to this advert regarding eligibility criteria, prior to submitting your application
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
12. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
13. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
14. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
15. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
16. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
17. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
18. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education & Qualifications Apprenticeship requirements
Essential criteria
19. Maths and English at GCSE A-C/4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 (proof of certification will be required) or ENIC UK/NARIC confirmation of comparability.
20. Evidence of achievement of Level 3 qualification A Level, BTEC, Level 3 NVQ, Level 3 Apprenticeship
21. Worked for the Trust for a minimum of 6 months (as of September 2026)
Skills and Attributes
Desirable criteria
22. Recent experience working within a diagnostic imaging environment
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
23. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly
24. Demonstrate the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information
25. Able to problem solve and prioritise tasks
Desirable criteria
26. Detailed understanding of the role of an assistant practitioner in radiology
27. Able to demonstrate substantial experience in a health & care setting
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
28. Team player, motivated and able to motivate others