Medical Engineering Apprentice (XR02)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional health provider is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Medical Engineering Apprenticeships in Leeds. This role offers a two-year training program specializing in installation, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment. Candidates will gain valuable skills and insights across various engineering disciplines. The position requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, along with a commitment to complete the Health Care Science apprenticeship. A supportive training environment and growth opportunities are provided within the Medical Physics and Engineering Department.

Qualifications

• Good basic engineering skills and good standards of workmanship required.
• Commitment to completing the HCS apprenticeship in Medical Engineering.
• Ability to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of basic technical services including equipment installation and maintenance.
• Participate in training programme including formal study sessions.
• Develop good communication skills for effective teamwork.

Skills

Team working skills

Basic engineering skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to use tools and test equipment

Education

5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths, and a Science

A Levels / BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science, Design Technology, Information Technology, or Engineering

Job description

Anexciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to start acareer in Medical Engineering working in the Medical Physics and EngineeringDepartment at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Wecurrently have Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship posts availablewithin the Medical Physics and Engineering Department in Leeds.

Thesuccessful candidates will participate in a 2 year training programmespecialising in Medical Engineering.Formal training will be provided and apprentices will develop personaland professional skills whilst also developing skills and knowledge relatingto the installation, maintenance, repair and management of medical equipment.

Successfulcompletion of the apprenticeship will qualify candidates to apply for andprogress their careers within our Medical Physics and Engineering Department.

Main duties of the job

Asa Medical Engineering Apprentice at Leeds Teaching Hospitals you can expectto work in many different Medical Engineering disciplines across the LTHsites.

Someof the areas you will work in are Clinical Engineering, Renal Engineering,Imaging Engineering, Radiation Engineering and Rehabilitation Engineering.

Youwill develop a broad range of skills which will prepare you for a successfulcareer in your chosen area of Medical Physics & Engineering.

Alongsideyour practical training you will undertake a work based Level 4 Qualificationin Healthcare Science Apprenticeship training programme specialising inMedical Engineering.

About us

TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitalsin Europe, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, arenowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospital for the Leedscommunity. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust incorporates Leeds GeneralInfirmary, St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds Childrens Hospital,Wharfedale Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute andSeacroft Hospital. We treat 1. 5 million patients every year, including morethan 200,000 emergency patients and are an employer of over 20,000 staff.

TheTrust Department of Medical Physics and Engineering supports the range ofapplications of physics and engineering in medicine, and is actively involvedin the development, assessment, implementation and audit of new and existinghealth care technologies and procedures.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPALDUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Educationand Training

Thejobholder must participate fully in the training programme by:

• Attending formal study sessions
• Be willing to undertake self-directed learning
• Complete all tasks and assignments
• Apply skills and knowledge in the workplace
• Contribute to regular performance and progress reviews

Apart of their training role, the jobholder must undertake formal qualifications, typically:

• Functional skills certificates in literacy, numeracy and ICT

Technical(under supervision)

• Assist in the provision of basic technical services including equipment installation, repair, maintenance and calibration.
• Assist in equipment planned preventative maintenance activity.
• Assist in the production of devices in accordance with local procedures and technical instructions.

Quality Assurance (under supervision)

• Participate in the local quality management system and comply with its policies, procedures and instructions.
• Assist quality related tasks such as audit, document management and corrective action.
• Assist in quality assurance and quality control activity on medical equipment.
• Carry out internal resource management tasks such as work equipment maintenance and calibration.

Medical Equipment Management

• Be aware of the safety aspects of any medical device or related equipment with which they may be involved
• Report discrepancies, incidents, identified risks and hazards and take action to resolve them under supervision.

Develop good working relationships

• Develop good communication skills that demonstrate courtesy and respect including answering the telephone and passing on messages.
• Support effective teamwork by undertaking other technical activities, under direct supervision, that would be expected of assistant and associated practitioners.

Pleasesee the attached Job Description, Person Specification and additionalinformation pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent qualifications.
• A Levels / BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science, Design Technology, Information Technology or Engineering

Experience

• Must have good basic engineering skills and good standards of workmanship.
• Good use of tools and test equipment

Skills & Behaviours

• Good team working skills, reliable and adaptable.
• Good interpersonal skills both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Committed to completing the HCS apprenticeship in Medical Engineering.
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.