Apprentice Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

We are excited to announce further training post opportunities for the Diagnostic Radiographer BSc Degree Apprenticeship at Homerton Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic, capable individuals keen to join the Trust to gain a fully funded degree in Diagnostic Radiography through employment-based apprenticeship training, working towards a career as a Radiographer.

We have successfully recruited four previous intakes and will be looking to enrol two further candidates. The academic components of the training will be provided by London South Bank University (LSBU) and is due to commence in September 2026. Candidates will be required to start employment with us in early September 2026 with the course commencing in mid September 2026.

This is an exciting training opportunity to become a Diagnostic Radiographer eligible for HCPC registration (subject to course completion) while earning a salary.Applicants without the necessary qualifications will not be considered, including GCSE Mathsand Englishgrade C or 4(orFunctional Skills Maths and English Level 2, or equivalent) and 3 A-Levels grade BBC* (with x1 B in a science subject*) or equivalent BTEC/T-Level/ Level 3 Apprenticeship Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Radiology route.

The Apprentice provider that will be used is London South Bank University (LSBU)

 

Main duties of the job

The Apprenticeship Degree Program is a pathway developed in conjunction with NHS England, to provide the opportunity to locally train enthusiastic prospective students to become Radiographers. Successful candidates will be employed by Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust on a fixed term (3 year) training post contract. They will be enrolled with the London South Bank University (LSBU) and are expected to complete work-based, online and self-directed learning along with university days at LSBU as timetabled. Apprenticeship Radiographers will be supported and supervised in the Radiology Department by our own qualified Radiographers and Mentors/Practice Educators. There will be the equivalent of one day a week (20%) off-the-job learning achieved with a mixture of live online lectures, assignments and guided study.

At Homerton we have a diverse and enthusiastic Radiology team providing a continually expanding Imaging Service. You would work alongside our qualified Radiographers in all areas of the department, gaining excellent opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within our modern, well equipped and supportive Radiology Department.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Apprenticeship Entry Requirements defined by HEI – 3 A’level or equiv with 1 science
  • GCSE: Maths and English grade C or 4

Desirable

  • Radiology or other Healthcare Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Commitment to prior study or role
  • Ability to balance pressures of work, study and life with the ability to work under pressure

Trust Values

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Basic IT/keyboard skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Good inter-personal skills

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated
  • Eager to develop healthcare career

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: 06 April 2026

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