At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the maintenance and repair of radiotherapy equipment while gaining a degree.
- Company: Join the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a competitive salary and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic team and relocate for future advancements.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patient care through cutting-edge technology and engineering.
- Qualifications: Passion for engineering and a desire to learn in a healthcare setting.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
To gain a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Radiation Engineering) Degree, BSc (Hons) during a 3‑year apprenticeship programme. The candidate will gain experience and competence in the technical and electrical/electronic engineering support to a radiotherapy service, including scheduled maintenance, repair, calibration and quality assurance (QA) checks of radiation treatment medical linear accelerators and associated equipment.
For the apprentice to be eligible for a full‑time substantive position, the successful applicant must complete the qualification in full and demonstrate competence in the following areas. The apprentice will be based predominantly at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but may be deployed to other hospital areas within SATH to gain valuable experience and meet academic programme requirements. Visits to other hospitals within the region may also be required. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday, covering the clinical day 08:00 to 18:00. Please note this is an Annex 21 Training position.
Salary details:
- Year 1 – 65% of the top of band 5;
- Year 2 – 70% of the top of band 5;
- Year 3 – 75% of the top of band 5.
The apprentice will carry out the following tasks:
- Aid in the service, repair, calibration and radiation tests of radiotherapy linear accelerators and associated equipment.
- Support in the design and fabrication of custom radiotherapy patient and physics aids.
- Aid in the technical support of the radiotherapy patient management IT system.
- Ensure safe practice for self and others.
- Identification, procurement and fitting of dedicated machine parts.
- Communicate and work effectively with the engineering team, hospital physicists, dosimetrists, and therapy radiographers, and liaise effectively with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Attend training events, courses and seminars as appropriate.
This role does not involve patient handling.
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP) – Our service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose‑built facility to improve patient care and team experience. Successful candidates will be expected to relocate with the service in early 2028, following a formal change management process with full consultation and support.
Radiotherapy Engineering Apprentice | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. As a Radiotherapy Engineering Apprentice, you will benefit from a structured apprenticeship programme leading to a Healthcare Science Practitioner degree, while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment. With the upcoming relocation to a modern facility in 2028, employees can look forward to enhanced resources and collaborative opportunities that will further enrich their career journey.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
