Apprentice Radiographer (Degree Apprenticeship)

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to enable you to train as an Apprentice Radiographer working in a busy and forward thinking radiology department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our team as an apprentice radiographer working with and supporting radiographers. This is a role that will see you working alongside a multidisciplinary team whilst you train to become a radiographer.

This apprenticeship will run in conjunction with the University of Exeter and will require you to study whilst working in the department.

Apprentices must also have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship --please see the ESFA guidance for further information.

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/diagnosticradiographerbsc/#main-col

On completion of the apprenticeship you will gain a BSc in Medical Imaging.

Main duties of the job
As an Apprentice Radiographer, you will be based in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Yeovil District Hospital and will rotate through peripheral sites. You will also take part in the extended working day and 7 day rotation system.

You'll be workplace based for four days (30 hours) per week and 1 day (7.5 hours) will be protected study time.

Attendance of training delivered as e-learning and face to face with the associated HEI is considered to be essential and annual leave must be arranged outside these sessions.

You'll fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient imaging service in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas and hospitals as appropriate, as directed by the line manager. It may be necessary to attend other Imaging Departments to gain sufficient experience in some modalities.

Working as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient imaging service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note that you must be available to start in post on or before the enrolment date and be a resident in the UK for at least 3 years.

About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Date posted
05 November 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract: Apprenticeship
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-YE-6109

Job responsibilities

• To work within the Radiology department as an Apprentice radiographer under the Diagnostic Imaging Degree Apprenticeship programme
• To work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner
• This is a training post and progression through all levels will be expected in accordance with the assessment criteria managed by the HEI providing training
• There is a requirement for the student to pass each element of the course in order to progress
• Failure to complete any aspect of the academic or clinical components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and termination of the contract with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
• Any interruption to academic studies would need to be negotiated with the University of Exeter and could lead to re-deployment to a support worker role within the trust
• As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide a key role in providing imaging, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiographic protocols, or written care or service plans, in a range of environments

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description, person specification.

When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Essential qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or 4 or Functional skills Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent
• Applicants whose first language is not English need to meet IELTS requirements of at least 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 in any other section
• Evidence of level 3 learning in the last 5 years

Essential experience

• Experience of working directly with patients providing care or treatment interventions

Desirable experience

• Experience of working within a Radiology Department
• NHS experience

Essential additional criteria

• Meets the eligibility and enrolment criteria for the apprenticeship

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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job
Hiring Manager: Alison Collins
alison.collins2@somersetft.nhs.uk
01823343281

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