About this role
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Medical Physics team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as an apprentice, combining paid employment with university study towards a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Radiation Engineering).
This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience within a busy NHS department while studying through University of the West of England.
Details of the course can be found here:-
https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0413A/healthcare-science-practitioner-clinical-engineering
On successful completion, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree with specialist recognition in Radiation Engineering. The programme is endorsed by Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and accredited by National School of Healthcare Science as part of healthcare science training in England.
What you'll gain:
*A salary while you study
*A recognised and accredited BSc (Hons) degree
*Extensive hands-on NHS experience
*Specialist training in Radiotherapy Engineering
*A clear pathway into a rewarding healthcare science career
Entry requirement: Applicants for the Radiotherapy Engineering pathway must hold an A-level in Physics (or equivalent) at grade C or above, and a minimum of 96 tariff points.
"ESFA eligibility requirements: To study an apprenticeship, you need to be an EEA citizen (with Right to Work in the UK) and not be in any other kind of full-time education (including being enrolled on any other apprenticeship programme)."
Main duties of the job
To study and gain formal qualification in BSc Healthcare Science Radiation Engineering through the Healthcare Science Apprenticeship Programme.
The post holder will carry out work-based learning in the department under the supervision of a workplace supervisor whilst also attending academic sessions as prescribed by the academic institute.
Clinical Technologist -- Radiotherapy Engineer
The repair and servicing of linear accelerators used at UHB. This work requires specialist knowledge of electronics and mechanical techniques. It involves:
*Fault finding, diagnosing and repairs of complex medical equipment.
*Perform quality control procedures and review and interpret quality control results
*Involvement in scheduled maintenance and calibration
*Ordering of components and spares
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders
* Maintain a professional and courteous attitude
* Maintain good scientific/engineering practice at all times
*Manual handling of heavy equipment is in confined spaces
*Use departmental/Trust computer systems for record keeping and communication
*Light office duties including answering calls, sending parcels, booking in equipment, etc.
The post holder will undertake other duties as may be required to achieve the Trust's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Entry to the programme requires the following: * GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English). * 96 UCAS Tariff points from any of the following: * 3 x A level subjects grade C or above in physis Or * EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You'll need a minimum of five units in a relevant STEM Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application Or * Access: 15 Level 3 credits at merit or above in the relevant STEM subjects as indicated above. Or * Baccalaureate IB: At least Grade 5 in a higher-level subject in one of the relevant STEM subjects as indicated above. Or * Irish Highers: H2 in one of the relevant STEM subjects as indicated above. Or * T Levels: C or above in Healthcare Science or Science.
Experience Essential
* Be able to manage own workload under supervision and through direction and ensure this meets the required standards
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)