Apprentice Clinical Technologist

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If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you., You will undertake a professionally accredited 3 year BSc (Hons) Degree qualification in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) specialising in Radiation Physics. This is with the University of West of England in Bristol (majority distance learning with 3 five-day blocks at UWE Bristol each year). This will commence in September 2025. Upon successful completion you will be eligible for entry on the professional register for clinical technologists (RCT).
Applicants must meet Apprenticeship criteria including: GCSE C/4 or above in Maths and English and A-level C or above in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent (other acceptable qualifications see university website link here) University link
Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics provides scientific support services to users of ionising radiation including X-Ray, CT, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine. Alongside your studies you will be supporting the team of Clinical Scientists by working on diagnostic radiology equipment testing, radiation safety assessments and supporting systems for managing radioactive material.
You will work across our hospital sites including Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals and occasional visits to community sites.

Main duties of the job
Salary will be Band 5 Annex 21: Year 1 (£24,567) 65% top Band 5, Year 2 (£26,457) 70% top Band 5 and Year 3 (£28,347) 75% top Band 5. Internal applicants will be via Annex 30.
For this apprenticeship you will spend on average 1 day a week on online studies and the remaining on the job training and putting theory into practice to develop your skills to become a Clinical Technologist.
You will undertake a 3 year Degree qualification in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) specialising in Radiation Physics. The course has a blended learning approach combining face-to-face, work-based and online learning (combination of directed and independent study).
As part of on your job training you will:
+ Perform Quality Assurance tests and produce reports of performance on diagnostic radiography and non-ionising radiation equipment to ensure equipment is fit for purpose.
+ Help the team carry out radiation safety assessments.
+ Assist with the technical and scientific work of the service, working closely with other members of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a high-quality service for staff and for patients.
+ Assist in the commissioning and acceptance of new radiographic equipment.
+ Assist with the work carried out by Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics managing the personal dosimetry for the Trust.
+ Assist in work with radioactive materials on site, including accurate record keeping., Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A, Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
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Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.