Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice

We are looking for trainee Therapeutic Radiographers to undertake a degree apprenticeship programme at The Christie. The post will require successful candidates to complete a three-year undergraduate degree with Sheffield Hallam University, while undertaking clinical placement across all Christie radiotherapy sites (Withington, Oldham, Salford, Macclesfield and Proton Beam Therapy departments).

• Work within the departmental protocols; under supervision.
• To develop skills in analysing complex treatments during the training programme
• Contribute to clinical discussion under the supervision of the team
• Provide, receive, and use sensitive information maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation.
• Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK IRR 2017 and IR(ME)
  R 2000
• Manage their own time efficiently, ensuring all clinical and academic needs/ requirements are met.
• Using empathic, motivational, and compassionate communication skills to represent the views of team members and peers at meetings and work groups and when reporting information back to the team.
• Working under supervision, ensure trust policies and work protocols are followed to give high quality patient care. Highlighting any areas of concern to a supervising member of the team.
• Working under supervision, recognise and appropriately act upon the emotional and psychological needs of patients, colleagues, team and one's self.
• To participate and attend all teaching activities and meetings as required of the degree course at the Higher Education Institute (HEI) or local departmental training.
• Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team in conjunction with the HEI, within a specified time period, Technical / Clinical
• Work within the departmental protocols; under supervision.
• Under supervision be able to use their own judgement following assessment of patient and identifying and escalating when needed to a registered professional in the team.
• To develop their skills in analysing complex treatments during their training
• Contribute to clinical discussion under the supervision of the team
• To undertake additional training and development to maintain and develop personal skills, up-to-date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development.
• Undertake all mandatory training relevant to role
• Complete an annual appraisal with clear objectives aligned with year of training
• Act as peer support in years 2 and 3 to new apprentices commencing their programmes
• Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and Safety legislation in the workplace.
• Provide, receive and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation.
• Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter, in accordance with the infection control policy.
• Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR(ME)
  R 2000.
• Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice under supervision and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.

• Manage their own time efficiently, ensuring all clinical and academic needs/ requirements are met.
• Understand the departmental processes and assist with the daily workflow for the area they are working in, under supervision.
• Using empathic, motivational, and compassionate communication skills to represent the views of team members and peers at meetings and work groups and when reporting information back to the team.

• Working under supervision, ensure they follow the Trust policies and work protocols to give high quality patient care. Highlighting any areas of concern to a supervising member of the team.
• Highlighting and following Trust procedures with any concerns in regard to safeguarding of patients and their families
• Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and cleaning environments; including equipment pre/post procedure, under supervision.
• Working under supervision, recognise and appropriately act upon the emotional and psychological needs of patients, colleagues, team and one's self due to the frequent exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances, e.g. continually working with patients with cancer.
• Working under supervision, dealing empathetically with…