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Level 4 Radiology Apprenticeship
Mammography Associate
Mammography Associates work within the breast imaging workforce undertaking routine two-view mammography (x-ray images of breasts). You will work in a multi-disciplinary team within a hospital or in a community setting (e.g. mobile breast screening units, medical centres), undertaking mammography of individuals as part of a breast screening programme. You will also be able to undertake routine mammography on individuals with symptoms of breast disease. You will have a good understanding of breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, including clinical signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and be able to apply knowledge of ionising radiation regulations. You will be technically skilled in operating specialised mammography equipment and be responsible for monitoring equipment function and performance. You will have responsibility for producing mammography images of consistently high quality to meet rigorous NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and provide high quality care for individuals attending for mammography. You will work under the supervision of a radiographer.
Level 6 Radiology Apprenticeships
Therapeutic Radiographer
Therapeutic Radiographer
Therapeutic Radiographer
The occupation’s broad purpose is to provide excellent care to people diagnosed with cancer by delivering high quality and accurate radiotherapy, considering patients’ emotional, psychological, and physical needs through the stages of their cancer treatment when at times they may be extremely vulnerable. They are responsible for the individual from the time of referral for radiotherapy by a cancer specialist and will prepare radiotherapy patients for treatment, including scanning and planning the patients’ radiotherapy.
Diagnostic Radiographer
Therapeutic Radiographer
Therapeutic Radiographer
The occupation’s broad purpose is to provide excellent care by obtaining images of a high diagnostic quality, using a range of high-cost and complex imaging equipment. This includes imaging using X-rays and cross-sectional imaging methods (Computed Tomography or CT), fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology, and assisting in other imaging modalities, such as Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Breast Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. Diagnostic Radiographers work with a broad range of service users, including those with learning/cognitive and /or physical limitations, those in distress, children and the terminally ill. They work independently to assess, authorise, obtain consent and undertake individual examination requests for diagnostic radiography procedures. They evaluate images and determine appropriate actions. The work is physically and mentally demanding and involves direct contact with service users, which can be of a sensitive nature.