Summary
We have created an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Engineering Apprentice to work in the Clinical Engineering section of the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department within the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
Wage
£23,615 a year
Training course
Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Flexible to cover the unpredictable nature of the service. Working days are 5 out of 7.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Saturday 31 May
Duration
4 years
Positions available
3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Observe, learn & assist under supervision, the full range of work in the clinical engineering department
* Assist with medical device safety
* Assist with planned and corrective maintenance
* Inventory management
* Medical device lifecycle management
* Acceptance and safety testing
* medical device decommissioning
* Assist in maintenance of records, equipment evaluation, development and audits.
* Ensure any tasks are carried out as instructed and in strict compliance with agreed instructions
* Maintain accurate records of works undertaken
* Follow department technical procedures and safety standards
* Conform to all departmental safe working practices, departmental policies and procedures
* Complete an extensive logbook during the apprenticeship to support their application to become a member on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) post qualification
Where you’ll work
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Heath Town
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Your training course
Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
* Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
* Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
* Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
* Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
* Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
* Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
* Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
* Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
* Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
* Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
* Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
Your training plan
* BMet (James Watt Campus) 3 times per week in year 1 and once per week in year 2
* BCU (Millenium point Campus) Once per week in years 3 & 4
* Work-based learning will consist of time spent in all 9 clinical engineering sections at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare Trust, this also includes West Park Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/4)
A Level in:
* Maths (grade C)
* Science (grade C)
BTEC in:
* Engineering (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* High level of manual dexterity