About this role
Job summary
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Various exciting and challenging positions have arisen for Level 3 Apprenticeships in Multi Skilled Engineering (note as this is a MultiSkill apprenticeship you will study and work both electrical and mechanical aspects). The Apprenticeship Standard you will study for will be the 'Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician' (HEST); option 2.
Support service installations and their maintenance are an essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. The precise details of any of the apprenticeship are dependent on a number of factors that may be subject to change at various stages of the training and qualifications already obtained, however, the information below will provide an overview of the envisaged training requirements of the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will attend a college to study for the technical knowledge aspect of the apprenticeship for example one day / evening a week for the first two years and practical basic skills training as a block release for approximately 8 months. Once this has been achieved, the apprentice will then commence training towards their End Point Assessment for their full Apprenticeship Standard, which will take place within the Employing organisation and NYNHSAC.
Main duties of the job
The Multi Skilled Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Apprentice will undertake a structured four-year HEST apprenticeship combining formal technical education with supervised workplace learning. The apprentice will attend college, training centres and other required learning activities, complete the necessary portfolio, logbooks and competency records, and work towards successful completion of the apprenticeship gateway and end-point assessment. They will take responsibility for their learning and development, meet agreed training targets and maintain regular communication with supervisors, assessors and the training provider.
Under the supervision of suitably qualified and experienced engineers, the apprentice will learn to diagnose faults and support the maintenance, repair, installation and testing of electrical and mechanical plant, equipment and building services. Duties will progressively include planned preventative maintenance, statutory inspections and testing, minor improvements, use of engineering drawings and specifications, selection of materials, safe use of tools and accurate completion of maintenance records. All work will remain within the apprentice's assessed competence and will follow Trust procedures, risk assessments, permits to work, infection prevention requirements and relevant health and safety standards.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description Job responsibilities
The apprentice will support planned preventative and statutory maintenance while developing an understanding of the Trusts compliance responsibilities. Under appropriate supervision, they will follow risk assessments, permits to work, safe systems of work, infection prevention controls and personal protective equipment requirements. All duties will remain within their assessed competence, with faults, hazards, incidents and work outside their authority escalated promptly. Particular attention will be given to the risks of working in complex, occupied healthcare buildings where electrical and mechanical systems directly support patient safety and essential clinical services.
The apprentice will communicate professionally with Estates colleagues, clinical departments, contractors, training providers and service users to arrange access, explain work, minimise disruption and provide accurate progress updates. They will learn to plan work safely, select suitable tools and materials, complete work orders and maintain accurate technical, compliance and apprenticeship records. The postholder will be expected to follow approved technical guidance, meet agreed quality standards, use Trust resources responsibly and contribute to service performance, audits and continuous improvement.
The apprentice will comply with infection prevention, safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and professional conduct requirements and will treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect. Through supervised rotations and structured learning, they will develop electrical and mechanical competence, acquire detailed knowledge of the Trusts buildings and infrastructure, and support the transfer of knowledge from experienced engineers. The role will contribute to a sustainable future workforce, improved succession planning and a balanced engineering skill mix, with any future progression into a trained engineering post subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship, demonstrated competence, organisational need and the appropriate recruitment process.
Person Specification
academic / vocational Essential
GCSE grade B or 5 / above in mathematic plus four other GCSE subjects at grade C / 4 or above, one being a science based subject.
Desirable
nvq level 3 in engineering or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions
Address North Tees Hospital
Piperknowle rd
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://nthsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)