Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship

The Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship at Keele University has been designed to reflect contemporary demands in the profession and to support participants development into a committed, competent Healthcare Practitioner with the emotional intelligence to critically and clinically reason using evidence-based practice.

Duration: 2 years.

Qualification: FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Radiography) Apprenticeship.

Application: We typically require applications 8 weeks before programme starts.

Ofsted: 'Good' Ofsted rating for Apprenticeships at Keele University in Full Inspection, June 2023.

Wednesday 24th April 13:00-14:00
Diagnostic Radiographer and Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship Webinar

You are warmly invited to our Diagnostic Radiographer and Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship Webinar. The Microsoft Teams session is designed to answer any questions you may have about our apprenticeships, in an informal online setting.

Our Programme Lead will provide a detailed overview of the apprenticeships and staff from our Apprenticeships Team will also be available to discuss key deadlines for 2024 entry and how Keele University supports employers and apprentices.

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This apprenticeship has been designed to develop Radiography Practitioners who can provide excellent patient centred care and respond to the diverse and challenging healthcare environment.

  • There is currently high demand for skilled, qualified health care professionals due to a significant shortage of Diagnostic Radiographers in the UK healthcare sector.
  • The Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship offers current practitioners the opportunity to gain additional skills and knowledge to become a registered Radiographer.
  • The programme offers a blended learning approach with a mixture of on-the-job learning, online teaching and an in-situ day every six weeks utilising the specialised Radiography Suite and Image Analysis Digital Health Hub at Keele University.

The apprenticeship is focused on applying the subject theory into applicants own clinical practice. Apprentices will develop the ability to reflect on and respond proactively to change, undertaking a range of diagnostic imaging tests whilst maintaining excellent patient and client care.

The learning is a hybrid model of synchronous and asynchronous teaching, with support from lecturers and in-situ days (approximately five a year) on campus at Keele University.

Indicative modules include.

  • Foundations for Academic Skills.
  • Fundamentals of Radiographic Assistant and Healthcare Practitioner.
  • Appendicular Anatomy.
  • Image Evaluation and Radiographic Practice.
  • Pelvis, Spine, Mobile chest.
  • Foundations of Research.
  • Radiographic Science and Safe Practice.
  • Leadership, Teamworking, Professionalism and Wellbeing at Work.
  • Dedicated Practice Experience modules across all levels of study.

To complete an apprenticeship, you must be employed in an organisation with your employer's support. We typically require apprentice applications 8 weeks before programme starts and by undertaking an apprenticeship, you commit to completing the End Point Assessment (EPA).

The Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship typically requires.

  • Applicants must be employed in a healthcare organisation which offers a significant amount of all types of radiographic training.

We will work in partnership with you to ensure you are supported throughout the apprenticeship process.

  • Our Business Engagement Manager will provide tailored support and offer guidance on applying for an apprenticeship at Keele University, direction on eligibility and contracting, or any other questions you may have.
  • This relationship does not stop once you start an apprenticeship at Keele University. We offer a personalised approach to apprentices, ensuring you have the assistance you need from Keele University as your Training Provider, every step of the way.

Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.

  • Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can typically use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.
  • Any business with a payroll below £3 million is usually eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship course. 

Additional incentives are also available to employers based on differing circumstances. 

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Why Keele University?

Keele University is proud to offer a variety of apprenticeships across different sectors and specialisms. We provide a personalised approach to apprenticeships and have an evolving programme portfolio, based on employer needs through consultation.