Job summary

The trainee will follow a three-year training programme encompassing theory and practical experience working towards a Degree in Healthcare Science (specialising in Radiation Physics). The Trainee will undertake the practical training whilst working with a team of scientists providing radiation protection and diagnostic X-ray physics services to clinical departments in the Royal United Hospital NHS Trust and other customers. The academic training will be provided by the University of the West of England via block release.

Main duties of the job

Are you interested in the application of science and technology in healthcare? Do you possess good analytical skills? Would you like to work in a small, specialist team making sure that radiation is used as safely as possible? Want to earn a salary while you train for a well-paid career with good prospects? If so, this could be the position for you! We're pleased to announce this exciting opportunity to join our friendly, dedicated Imaging Physics team (part of the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering) as an apprentice Clinical Technologist.

We provide radiation physics (radiation protection and scientific support) to X-ray departments and other users of radiation at the RUH and for other external customers. The successful applicant will be working with X-ray equipment, and involved in all aspects of the service throughout their apprenticeship with ample opportunity for research and development project work. The role is not patient-facing.

Applicants should be numerate, computer literate and have two science A-levels (or equivalent). As part of the apprenticeship, you will undertake a professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Degree qualification in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship be eligible for entry on the professional register for clinical technologists (RCT). This post will be commencing September 2024.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.