About this role
Job summary
Medical Physics Apprentice -- Radiotherapy Physics
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Medical Physics team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as an apprentice, combining paid employment with university study towards a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science.
This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience within a busy NHS department while studying through University of the West of England.
Working under supervision, you will support the delivery of Radiotherapy Physics services, contributing to quality assurance testing, equipment performance checks, treatment-related processes and the safe use of radiotherapy technology. You'll gain practical experience alongside experienced healthcare scientists while developing the technical knowledge and professional skills required for a career in Medical Physics.
Alongside your workplace learning, you will attend university seminars, laboratory and practical sessions, tutorials and assessments. Modules include clinical applications of medical physics, mathematics and statistics, and advanced medical physics topics.
On successful completion, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology), with specialist recognition in Radiotherapy Physics. The programme is endorsed by Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and accredited by National School of Healthcare Science as part of healthcare science training in England.
Main duties of the job
Completion of the Medical Physics Practitioner Apprentice scheme by meeting the requirements set out by the Academy of Healthcare Science.
*Attendance of University and Work placements as set out in the training programme.
*To complete and pass appropriate academic modules to the required breadth and depth of underpinning knowledge.
*To gain practical understanding and experience over the whole range of Medical Physics.
*To gain practical knowledge and experience in one main specialism.
The post holder will undertake work-based training in conjunction with the Practitioner Training Programme supported by the Academy of Healthcare Science.
The programme aims to develop competent Practitioners who can practice independently within Medical Physics.
The post holder will over the course of 3 years complete an undergraduate degree level course in BSc Healthcare Science - Medical Physics.
Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for Clinical Technologist (Healthcare Science Practitioner) roles within the field.
What you'll gain:
*A salary while you study
*A recognised and accredited BSc (Hons) degree
*Extensive hands-on NHS experience
*Specialist training in Radiotherapy Physics
*A clear pathway into a rewarding healthcare science career
Applicants for the Radiotherapy Physics pathway must hold an A-level in Physics (or equivalent) at grade C or above, and a minimum of 96 tariff points.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Tariff points: 96 *GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English). *A-level subjects: Grade C or above in physics *EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You'll need a minimum of five units in a relevant STEM Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application *Access: 15 Level 3 credits at merit or above in the relevant STEM subjects as indicated above. *Baccalaureate IB: At least Grade 5 in a higher-level subject in one of the relevant STEM subjects as indicated above. *Irish Highers: H2 in one of the relevant STEM subjects as indicated above. *T Levels: C or above in Healthcare Science or Science.
Experience Essential
*Be able to manage own workload under supervision and through direction and ensure this meets the required standards
Additional Criteria Essential
*Be able to work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in those systems. *Able to work with Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to their review and implementation. *Able to work individually and as part of an extended team. *Have well developed manual dexterity and coordination. *Ability to work accurately and to deadlines under pressure of time. *Advanced verbal communication skills to convey complex information to a variety of listeners. *Able to observe when communication has failed and to adopt different communication strategies under those circumstances.
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)