An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to start a career in Medical Engineering working in the Medical Physics and Engineering Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We currently have Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship posts available within the Medical Physics and Engineering Department in Leeds.
Salary: £23,615 a year - This is an NHS Band 2 Apprentice Spot Salary role
Training Course: Healthcare science associate (level 4)
Hours: You will work 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm (4 days will be in work and 1 day will be training)
Duration: 2 years
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* The jobholder will work as part of an engineering team carrying out technical activity on a broad range of medical equipment ranging from simple custom-made treatment aids to physiological monitoring equipment, infusions devices, dialysis equipment, diagnostic imaging and treatment systems including CT scanners and radiotherapy linear accelerators.
* They will work both in workshops and in clinical areas helping to deliver a range of technical services including equipment installation, repair, maintenance and calibration.
* They will participate in equipment quality assurance and planned preventative maintenance activity as well as assisting in the production of treatment devices.
Where you’ll work
Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS9 7TF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or Training Organisation
Dudley College of Technology
Your Training Course
Healthcare science associate (level 4) - Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Your Training Plan
* On the job training will take place at Leeds Teaching Hospital in different technical engineering teams.
* Off the job learning will be done online with Dudley College and Avensys Medical.
* You will be in work 4 days a week and studying one day a week.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* English, Maths and Science (grade 4-9)
* Physics, DT and ICT (grade 4-9)
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
* Analytical skills
* Logical thinking
About This Company
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospital for the Leeds community. The Trust treats 1.5 million patients every year, including more than 200,000 emergency patients and employs over 20,000 staff.
After This Apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship will qualify candidates to apply for and progress their careers within our Medical Physics and Engineering Department.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Email: omran.darr@nhs.net
Reference code for this apprenticeship: VAC1000296325.
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