Estates Property Maintenance Apprentice

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is inviting applications for an apprenticeship role. The position focuses on developing essential support skills while maintaining patient confidentiality and data protection across trust sites.

Successful applicants will attend college for part of the week and gain practical experience at multiple hospital sites as the programme progresses, contributing to essential maintenance and support tasks within the Trust.

Qualifications

• An appreciation of confidentiality and data protection in relation to patients and trust information.
• Willingness to travel between hospital sites as the job progresses.
• Willingness to attend college at least 1 day per week.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Follow guidelines

Repetitive tasks

Pressure management

Manual dexterity

Education

GCSE Maths/English/Science

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general education up to GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades A*-C /4-9) or equivalent.
• Must not have qualification at the same or a higher level in the same vocational subject area
• Must meet the minimum requirements as set by the training provider to access the apprenticeship programme

Desirable criteria

• GCSE IT qualification (Grades A*-C /4-9) (or equivalent)

Knowledge, Behaviour and Experience

Essential criteria

• An appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality and data protection in relation to patients, colleagues and trust information.
• Recognition of factors to maintain own and others health, safety and security
• No formal experience in a work environment in an employed capacity is required

Desirable criteria

• Interest in Property Maintenance - could be through hobbies/interests.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work within guidelines & instruction seeking advice when necessary.
• Ability to remain focused and carry out repetitive steps
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools and components.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to complete tasks effectively.
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Ability to work without close supervision for short periods
• Ability to use a computer, sometimes for long periods of time (2-3 hours).

Other

Essential criteria

• Professional attitude and approach to work
• Punctual & reliable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to learn and gain qualification within specified period.
• Able to demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that align to Trust Values.
• Flexibility to travel between hospital sites as the job progresses.
• Ability to attend college at least 1 day per week.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.