Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to earn a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography through a level 6 apprenticeship in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University. Join the expert team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, and expand your career in one of the region’s leading oncology units. Based in vibrant Brighton, you’ll support patients through their cancer journey while developing your skills in a supportive, innovative environment.
Our sites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Elekta Versa HD Linacs, TomoTherapy units, and Philips Widebore CT scanners. We also offer advanced HDR brachytherapy services.
Brighton offers beach life, cultural diversity, and a dynamic arts scene and promises an excellent work-life balance.
We’re committed to your development with clear career pathways, training, and support to grow your expertise.
This 3-year apprenticeship programme combines academic study mostly through distance learning with Sheffield Hallam University and practical training at our Radiotherapy departments in The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Preston Park Radiotherapy Centre and Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme and upon registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with HCPC, you will transition to the role of a newly qualified band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer.
Programme Start Date: March 2026Interviews: Approx. October 2025
Main duties of the job
During the apprenticeship period, you will spend 80% of your time working in a Radiotherapy Support Worker role as part of the Radiotherapy team and 20% of your time will be spent learning ‘off the job’ in dedicated learning activities.
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.• 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.
Sheffield Hallam Programme page: Therapeutic radiographer | Sheffield Hallam University
Applicants that do not demonstrate meeting the academic requirements of the person specification will not be shortlisted. Eligibility for the right to access apprenticeship funding will be checked.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
·To support the radiotherapy team with the day to day running of the radiotherapy department whilst developing skills and competencies to become an autonomous practitioner.
·Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are always treated with courtesy, their individual needs are respected, and confidentiality is always maintained.
·Be able to cannulate patients or be willing to undergo training in order to perform this duty.
·Ensure patients are correctly identified, pregnancy checked and consented for treatment in accordance with IRMER, local radiation rules and department policy.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
1. All applicants must be 18 years or over at the commencement of the course and have the right to live in the UK and be eligible for apprenticeship funding
2. All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C) or ENIC evidence
3. If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent
4. Evidence of successful formal study at level 3
5. A minimum of 6 months experience in a health and social care capacity OR one of the following: 1. 96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualification such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels 2. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course 3. Level 3 Apprenticeship 4. Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ’s) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE 5. Previous Degree
6. Demonstrable understanding of the role of a Therapeutic Radiographer
7. An awareness of what the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship Programme entails and the scope of practice of a Therapeutic Radiographer
Desirable criteria
8. Experience working in a health care setting or customer-oriented service
9. Experiential knowledge of the Radiotherapy process. E.g. previously worked in cancer care
10. Awareness of relevant national standards such as IRR (2017), IR(ME)R (2017) and professional codes of practice
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
12. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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