Apprentice Radiographer

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Band 2: £25,272 (pay agreement for apprentice radiographers may change to Annex 21/30)

Programme Length: 4 years 

Work Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham

Hours per week: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

In Diagnostic Imaging we are delighted offer a work-based learning route for individuals wishing to train as a Diagnostic Radiographer, whilst being in full time employment.  This role provides the opportunity to remain in employment and gain valuable practical experience whilst studying for a Degree in Radiography.

The Apprentice role is a 3-year fixed term training contract (18 months for the top-up Assistant Practitioner route) and providing you successfully qualify and register with the HCPC you will be appointed to a qualified Band 5 Radiographer role at the end of the contract.  Final acceptance into the Apprentice Radiographer post will be dependent on being accepted onto the degree programme by Exeter University (or Derby for top-up AP route) and meeting the apprentice eligibility rules for funding.  The start date for the 3 year degree post is March 2027 and January 2027 for the top-up AP route. You must be able to commit to attending all 3 block study sessions per year at the University of Exeter in March, June and October.  The 18 month Derby top-up course has no campus attendance.

During the course of your training you will be required to:

• Develop the knowledge and skills required of a Diagnostic Radiographer as listed in the full job description attached.
• Attend the 3 mandatory block academic attendances per year (up to 5 days at a time) at the selected Higher Education Institute (HEI) .
• Engage in the mandatory minimum 20% off the job directed and self-directed study, either locally at the apprenticeship placement or at a Trust hub.
• Engage with the learning, clinical training and portfolio activities, and discussions with named mentors and visiting HEI Assessor.

As an employee of Portsmouth Hospitals you will be contracted for full time hours, but a minimum of 20% of your working hours will be for protected off-the-job training (study) with workplace and academic mentors to support your learning.  This role is based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, but there is a requirement to travel to other community sites such as Gosport, Petersfield and Fareham Hospitals as part of the role.

For additional information please see attached Job Description

Entry requirements are specified by the HEI provider.

Exeter includes:

• English & Maths GCSE Grade C (4) or above, or equivalent
• 3 x A levels in science subjects with Grades of B, B & C or above. Science Subjects include: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics

OR

• BTEC (extended diploma) in a science related subject. Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE AL Biology and Chemistry grade A

Derby includes:

• Foundation degree Assistant Practitioner

Previous experience of working in a diagnostic imaging department is desirable, but not essential.

For full details please visit:

BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging | Degree Apprenticeship

Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship - Public Health and Social Care - University of Derby

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. 

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026