Level 6 Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Job summary

We strongly encourage you to arrange a visit to the department if this career is for you.

This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join an innovative and friendly department. Once qualified as a Therapeutic Radiographer you will be part of a multidisciplinary team treating patients with cancer using radiation.

You will work within the radiotherapy department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital as a Trainee Therapeutic Radiographer under the Therapeutic Apprenticeship programme in association with the University of West of England.

The apprenticeship is delivered over 36 months encompassing theory and practical experience working towards a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Radiography. This course will commence in January 2027 and we are aiming to recruit into the post in December 2026.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, it will be workplace based for four days (30 hours) and one day a week (7.5 hours) will be protected study time to be undertaken in the department. A large proportion of time will be spent with a training provider studying towards the Level 6 Therapeutic Radiography Apprenticeship. Further information on the apprenticeship standard can be found here

Applicants must be able to evidence Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above and 112 UCAS points.

Therapeutic radiographer / Skills England

Main duties of the job

Attend the mandatory academic training for the Therapeutic Radiographer Apprenticeship programme and make a commitment to study both within working hours and at home for the duration of the course.

You will work as part of the team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy to patients, treating a variety of sites under the supervision of a state registered radiographer at all times.

Throughout your training you will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role within the service.

As part of the team you will be providing care and support to patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

Paid in accordance with Annex U 21 of Agenda for Change (70% of bottom of Band 5 for 3 years)

Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard. To start this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

  • 18 or over
  • Been living in England for 3+ years
  • Not in full-time education

Person Specification

Qualifiactions

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or 4 equivalent Maths and English (with certification)
  • A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) B in a science subject or BTEC DMM (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject
  • Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people and within a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting
  • Work experience in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • A basic understanding of radiotherapy
  • Understanding of the Therapeutic Radiographer role

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate well; individually and in a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good organisation
  • Flexible approach, self motivated and able to work independently
  • Good patient care skills
  • Computer literacy

Desirable

  • Ability to teach others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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