Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

“The team is like an extended family, with a real sense of community where everyone looks out for each other” - Portsmouth Radiographer

Voted the Society of Radiographers South East Radiography team of the year 2023

 You will find a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking department, keen to support you in your own development and working hard to improve the quality of treatment for our patients.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to embark on a new Therapy Radiographer apprenticeship programme where you receive real time on the job training combined with personal study through our Chosen Higher education Provider, Sheffield Hallam on a 3 year BSc (hons) degree programme. This opportunity will lead you to Health Care Professions Council registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.

This is an excellent option for individuals who flourish and learn through practice as well as academics.

Our Cancer service reaches across Hampshire, IoW and West Sussex, so you will meet patient’s from different stages of their cancer journey and become a member of the team who scans, plans and treats them.

You will work and train with our team of Therapy Radiographers, Physicists  and Oncology Assistants, as well as meet the wider MDT to care for, plan and deliver a variety of radiotherapy treatment techniques to cancer patients.

You will learn the key principles of radiotherapy practice, how radiation works clinically via radiobiology and experience newer treatment techniques, such as SABR.

Our Practice Educator will support you throughout the apprenticeship in a supportive and positive environment, to achieve your goals and develop you into an successful Therapy radiographer who can both deliver a world class Radiotherapy service whilst being a cancer patient’s advocate.

Our department is committed to continuous training and development of the whole team and throughout this programme you will have opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, expand your scope of practice and broaden your experiences, as you successfully complete each stage of your apprenticeship.   

**For more detailed information and pictures of our department, please see the supporting document “PHU Radiotherapy Information Brochure”**

You can also find out more information about the Therapeutic Radiographer role here

If you would like further information about joining our team, or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Victoria Richards, Practice Educator  on 02392286000 Ext 4459or email :  [email protected].

As part of your application, please include a personal statement outlining why you would like the role, and why you feel you would be suitable.

The interview date for this post is on Friday 12th January 2024

To comply with the entry requirements specified by the HEI provider:

• English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above plus one of the following:
• 120 UCAS points from 3 A level science subjects. Science Subjects include Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics OR
• Equivalent from national BTEC qualifications e.g.: extended diploma in applied science, health science or health studies. Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma in health studies, health science, nursing, or another science-based course. 
• Previous degree in a related subject
• Evidence of successful study at level 3 and a minimum of 6 months experience in a support worker capacity.

We are looking for a self motivated individual who is able to balance independent study and clinical working and has the aptitude to be successful in the academic component of the training. Engagement in 20% off the job study including attendance of the Universities teaching sessions are mandatory. The university course commences March 2024; attendance is mostly through distance learning although some days on site at the University is expected.

You will be required to work as part of the radiotherapy team participating in the service delivery core hours of 8am-8pm Monday to Saturday.

You will assist Therapy Radiographers in the safe and effective running of the department and whilst under the supervision of state registered radiographer, will participate in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatments.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.