Role Summary
Healthcare Science Cardiorespiratory Apprenticeship | Band 3-4 | Devon | Full Time
2-year (-month) student contract will be paid at Band 3 per annum pro rata. Upon qualification, you will then progress to Band 4 per annum pro rata.
Are you looking for the next step in your career? The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a cardiorespiratory apprentice to join our innovative and supportive team.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are a small but busy department providing a wide range of non-invasive investigations and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking person to join the team.
The level 4 apprenticeship is a two-year programme of work-based learning that is directly related to the apprenticeship standard, Healthcare Science Cardiorespiratory (HCS-CR) Apprenticeship Level 4 Diploma. The role will be a mix of in-house training and % off the job learning through our chosen educational provider, the apprentice may have to attend college or virtual lectures.
The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive investigations including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, physiologist led exercise tolerance tests, ambulatory analyses, respiratory function tests including spirometry and single breath diffusion test.
The academic part of the training will be provided by the NHSE chosen providers, where you will undertake mandatory modules and optional modules to gain minimum of credits to pass the Diploma.
On successful completion of the course and qualification gained, the applicate will work to complete all local competency levels for the role and will then move to a permanent Healthcare Science Associate practitioners’ role. There is an expectation that you will work for the Trust for 2 years upon successful completion of the qualification.
If you would like to be part of our friendly and committed team, we would love to hear from you.
Working hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Sally-Anne Pester, Clinical Leadon As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
1. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
2. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
3. Car lease schemes.
4. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
5. Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.