Job summary
As a plumbing apprentice within the Hospital environment, you will be learning and developing skills and knowledge to prepare and install basic building components. Working with building materials (most often pipework) to create and install building components.
Please note you will be required to bring Maths and English qualifications to interview.
Apprentices will learn how to select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and Heating apprentices will learn to install plumbing and heating systems, including, accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework. The systems largely consist of, bathroom furniture, hot and cold water, heating pipework, hot water boilers, etc
You will also learn about the necessity to undertake regular planned preventative maintenance on building fabric, notably hot and cold water and showering systems, including associated mixing valves.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside Trust plumbers to learn and develop skills of Trade.
To have a flexible approach to work activities as some tasks may require an element of working outside of normal working hours.
Any other duties within the Estates and Facilities function, which may be required by the Trust, which may be deemed as within the scope of the individuals competence.
Attendance at college for course required for completion of approved apprenticeship.
Attendance of training courses for progression, updates and refreshers in the pursuit of Continual Professional Development.
Keeping appropriate training logs, as required.
Undertake all Trust associated mandatory and e-learning modules, as required.
About us
The Walton Centre
NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the
Investors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeing
standards and has been awarded Gold status for both. The
Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and
neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything
we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing
comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we
are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally
formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With
around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and
18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly
dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and
neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in
Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating
injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and
muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term
neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
As a plumbing apprentice within the Hospital environment, you will be learning and developing skills and knowledge to prepare and install basic building components. Working with building materials (most often pipework) to create and install building components.
Apprentices will learn how to select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and Heating apprentices will learn to install plumbing and heating systems, including, accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework. The systems largely consist of, bathroom furniture, hot and cold water, heating pipework, hot water boilers, etc
You will also learn about the necessity to undertake regular planned preventative maintenance on building fabric, notably hot and cold water and showering systems, including associated mixing valves.
You will also learn about waterborne bacteria and how hot and cold water systems must be maintained so as to control them.
Additionally, you will learn to respond to helpdesk job requests for repairs, maintenance and, sometimes new installation, which may require the manufacturing of items for fitting, using the appropriate tools and machinery.
Job Information
Training
Attendance at college for course required for completion of approved apprenticeship.
Attendance of training courses for progression, updates and refreshers in the pursuit of Continual Professional Development.
The ability to understand the requirements for cleanliness within NHS buildings.
A good understanding of the workings of other trades in relationship to your own.
Keeping appropriate training logs, as required.
Undertake all Trust associated mandatory and e-learning modules, as required.
Risk
Understanding the methodology associated to risk assessment and their requirement for safe working.
Undertake Health and Safety training, as required.
Ensure other team members and colleagues are informed and engaged with in relation to health and safety matters.
General Duties
To undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties, as required by the job.
To have a flexible approach to work activities as some tasks may require an element of working outside of normal working hours.
Any other duties within the Estates and Facilities function, which may be required by the Trust, which may be deemed as within the scope of the individuals competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
As a plumbing apprentice within the Hospital environment, you will be learning and developing skills and knowledge to prepare and install basic building components. Working with building materials (most often pipework) to create and install building components.
Apprentices will learn how to select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and Heating apprentices will learn to install plumbing and heating systems, including, accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework. The systems largely consist of, bathroom furniture, hot and cold water, heating pipework, hot water boilers, etc
You will also learn about the necessity to undertake regular planned preventative maintenance on building fabric, notably hot and cold water and showering systems, including associated mixing valves.
You will also learn about waterborne bacteria and how hot and cold water systems must be maintained so as to control them.
Additionally, you will learn to respond to helpdesk job requests for repairs, maintenance and, sometimes new installation, which may require the manufacturing of items for fitting, using the appropriate tools and machinery.
Job Information
Training
Attendance at college for course required for completion of approved apprenticeship.
Attendance of training courses for progression, updates and refreshers in the pursuit of Continual Professional Development.
The ability to understand the requirements for cleanliness within NHS buildings.
A good understanding of the workings of other trades in relationship to your own.
Keeping appropriate training logs, as required.
Undertake all Trust associated mandatory and e-learning modules, as required.
Risk
Understanding the methodology associated to risk assessment and their requirement for safe working.
Undertake Health and Safety training, as required.
Ensure other team members and colleagues are informed and engaged with in relation to health and safety matters.
General Duties
To undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties, as required by the job.
To have a flexible approach to work activities as some tasks may require an element of working outside of normal working hours.
Any other duties within the Estates and Facilities function, which may be required by the Trust, which may be deemed as within the scope of the individuals competence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above or Key Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
- Willing to work towards completion of a plumbing apprenticeship framework
Desirable
- Experience of some work (including work experience) within a building services or construction role
- Previous plumbing knowledge and skills
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong analytical mind, with appropriate training able to understand complex systems and to carry out fault finding in a logical and analytical manner.
- To be aware of your competency limits to ensure personal safety and the safety of others in the workplace.
- Able to plan own jobs under supervision from more senior colleagues within the workplace.
- Able to follow and adapt written instructions and safety procedures.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and diagnostic test equipment.
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold and work in confined spaces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above or Key Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
- Willing to work towards completion of a plumbing apprenticeship framework
Desirable
- Experience of some work (including work experience) within a building services or construction role
- Previous plumbing knowledge and skills
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong analytical mind, with appropriate training able to understand complex systems and to carry out fault finding in a logical and analytical manner.
- To be aware of your competency limits to ensure personal safety and the safety of others in the workplace.
- Able to plan own jobs under supervision from more senior colleagues within the workplace.
- Able to follow and adapt written instructions and safety procedures.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and diagnostic test equipment.
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold and work in confined spaces.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
