Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and conscientious individual to start a career in Healthcare Science, working in the Respiratory Physiology Department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Respiratory Service is delivered at a variety of locations both within the Trust and wider community setting.
Main duties of the job
The successful apprentice will be required to undertake the necessary training and academic development needed to perform basic level respiratory tests on patients. The apprentice will also assist other staff with intermediate and advanced procedures; general tasks such as cleaning medical devices, administration and clerical duties. Training will include undertaking the Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science delivered by Sheffield College. Most of the time you will be learning in the work place but will be required to attend The Sheffield College and complete some distance learning.
You should have 5 GCSEs to include English, Mathematics and Science Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) as an essential minimum requirement.
About us
The post is full-time. Candidates will need to be available for a start date to commence studies in February 2021. The successful applicant may be required, on occasions, to work independently and as the post will be based in a clinical area, applications will only be accepted from candidates aged 18 or over at date of appointment.
The apprentice salary is £8,092 per annum. Please note the post does not guarantee permanent employment, however on successful completion of the Apprenticeship the qualifications, experience and skills gained provide an opportunity to apply for Assistant Practitioner posts with starting salary of £18,005 per year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If your application is successful you will be required to attend for interview via the Microsoft Teams app.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 14 months due to this being an apprenticeship programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If your application is successful you will be required to attend for interview via the Microsoft Teams app.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 14 months due to this being an apprenticeship programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent to include English and Maths
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of Health Care/Science Courses
Experience
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Experience of working in a patient/customer focused environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic ICT skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to overcome barriers to effective communication
- Ability to follow protocols and produce accurate documentation
- Numerate and good command of English language
- Shows an understanding of the post applied for
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Honest, reliable, caring, flexible, adaptable and compassionate
- Approachable, with an ability to handle sensitive issues effectively
- Self-motivated and effective when working under pressure
- Kean, eager and willing to learn and undergo further training internally and externally
- Reliable and has a conscientious approach to work
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first Prioritises patients' needs and manages their care effectively
- Respectful Has a professional approach and image Polite friendly and non-judgemental
- Ownership - Able to work independently Ability to manage, prioritise and organise their own delegated workload
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team Maintains high standards of care
- Delivery Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure Able to use own initiative to problem solve
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent to include English and Maths
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of Health Care/Science Courses
Experience
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Experience of working in a patient/customer focused environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic ICT skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to overcome barriers to effective communication
- Ability to follow protocols and produce accurate documentation
- Numerate and good command of English language
- Shows an understanding of the post applied for
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Honest, reliable, caring, flexible, adaptable and compassionate
- Approachable, with an ability to handle sensitive issues effectively
- Self-motivated and effective when working under pressure
- Kean, eager and willing to learn and undergo further training internally and externally
- Reliable and has a conscientious approach to work
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first Prioritises patients' needs and manages their care effectively
- Respectful Has a professional approach and image Polite friendly and non-judgemental
- Ownership - Able to work independently Ability to manage, prioritise and organise their own delegated workload
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team Maintains high standards of care
- Delivery Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure Able to use own initiative to problem solve
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.
