Eligibility Note: 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
* Starting salary: Agenda for Change Band 3
* Following successful completion of Year 1 and all required academic modules, salary for Years 2 and 3 will increase to Agenda for Change Band 4
* Upon successful completion of the degree apprenticeship and professional registration, salary will progress to Agenda for Change Band 5
Responsibilities
* 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.
For further details, contact: Mrs Kelly Hill, Chief Dosimetrist, Email: kelly.hill@uhnm.nhs.uk, Telephone: 01782 672509.
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