Therapeutic radiographer
Level 6 · DegreeHealth and science 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This Level 6 integrated degree apprenticeship trains therapeutic radiographers to plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment for patients with cancer, qualifying on the HCPC register. Apprentices develop clinical, technical, and person-centred skills across treatment planning, image guided radiotherapy, and patient care. It can lead to specialist practitioner roles, advanced practice, or clinical research positions in radiotherapy.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Radiobiology, radiation physics, and the principles of radiotherapy
CT imaging, treatment planning systems, and dose calculation
Image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and verification procedures
Patient communication, consent, and psychological support
Managing acute and late side effects of radiotherapy
Professional and ethical practice under HCPC and SCoR standards
Quality assurance and radiation protection in radiotherapy departments
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Set up and deliver radiotherapy treatment to patients accurately
Operate linear accelerators and associated imaging equipment
Verify patient positioning using image guidance before each fraction
Communicate sensitively with patients throughout their treatment course
Monitor and manage acute side effects of radiotherapy
Carry out quality assurance checks on treatment equipment
Maintain accurate treatment records and document any incidents
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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