Job overview

New exciting opportunity... are you ready for a role in radiography?

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust have an excellent full time opportunity for an individual who wants to learn new skills and gain a recognised qualification. 

This post is based in the Imaging department and is a support role within the Imaging Service involving an Apprenticeship.  The Apprenticeship programme is run from Cumbria and so you must be able to travel and attend the sessions in Lancaster if required.

This role is Band 3 with the view to progress to Band 4 upon completion of the Apprenticeship program.

Main duties of the job

This two year programme prepares you for a career as an Assistant Radiographic Practitioner in the NHS to deliver imaging examinations within a defined scope of practice.  You will work as part of an imaging team who will provide you with the support and supervision that you require for the duration of your apprenticeship.  You will undertake your academic programme with the University of Cumbria.  The apprenticeship programme includes a combination of work based learning and academic modules both online and face to face at the academic institute.  

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.