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Radiographer apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role


    • University

    You'll need to do an approved degree or postgraduate qualification, which allows you to register with the Health and Care Professions Council. You'll need registration to work. Before you apply for a course, you'll need to think about whether you want to work in diagnostic radiography or therapeutic radiography. 


    Visiting a radiography department at your local hospital may help you decide. If you're a health professional or a graduate with a relevant first degree, you may be able to take a fast-track postgraduate qualification over 2 years. You can also train as a radiographer in the armed forces.  You'll usually need: 

    • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science 
    • 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including at least 1 science 
    • a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study 
    Apprenticeship
    You may be able to do a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer degree apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent. 

    Work
    You can start as a radiography assistant and work your way up to assistant practitioner. At this level, your employer may give you the opportunity to work and study part time for a degree and a professional qualification to become a radiographer. You'll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council.

    Radiographer apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of medicine and medical procedures 
    • knowledge of biology 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • knowledge of English language 
    • thinking and reasoning skills 
    • the ability to read English 
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults

    Radiographer apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    As a diagnostic radiographer, your could: 

    • produce and interpret high quality images of the body to identify and diagnose injury and disease 
    • screen for abnormalities
    • take part in surgical procedures like biopsies (examining tissues to find the cause of disease) 
    As a therapeutic radiographer, you could: 

    • plan and give treatment using x-rays and other radioactive sources 
    • work closely with medical specialists to plan treatment of malignant tumours or tissue defects
    • assess and monitor patients through treatment and follow-up
    Working environment
    You could work in an NHS or private hospital or at a hospice. Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding. You may need to wear protective clothing and a uniform.

    Career path and progression - Radiographer apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a sonography specialist, radiography team leader or consultant practitioner. You could also take further qualifications to specialise in: 

    • counselling and palliative care 
    • the use of certain techniques or equipment 
    • working with specific groups of patients 
    • research and teaching

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    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
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    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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