Job summary
This is an 18 month Apprenticeship opportunity in the Endoscopy Decontamination Units for two Apprentices one at Royal Hallamshire Hospital and one at Northern General Hospital.
The Royal Hallamshire unit operates between the hours of 7.30am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday, the Northern General unit operates within the hours of 8.00am - 10.00pm Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 8.00pm Friday and 10.00am - 6.00pm Saturday.
As this is an Apprentice role the post holder will be Supervised at all times they may be required to work on either of the Trusts sites where decontamination services are performed.
At RHH this will be on a 9.00am - 17.00pm shift Monday - Friday and at NGH it will be 8.00am - 16.00pm shift Monday - Friday.The holder will train alongside the technicians and be provided with support from the department Supervisors and the Decontamination Manager.
Main duties of the job
To reach the targets and goals required by the Trust decontaminationManager in line with the National standards and support the development of a quality system to ensure the highest standards are met for the services users and in turn for the patients of the Trust.
To ensure all scopes required for use are collected, decontaminated and returned within the agreed time limit, to assist all service users in the provision of their Service and in the event of a fast-track requirement.
About us
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training 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.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being part of a team to achieve the same outcome
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate to all levels within the Trust
- Willing to complete the Decontamination training programme for AFC band 3 including off site training courses specific for their role
Personal Qualities
Essential
Apprenticeship Eligibility
Essential
- Must have been a UK, EEA or EU resident for the last 3 years
- Must have visa/residency status which covers the duration of the apprenticeship plus 3 months which will be 18 months
- Must not be overqualified for the apprenticeship. If they already have a qualification or degree in Healthcare Science or something similar, then they will not be suitable for the apprenticeship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being part of a team to achieve the same outcome
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate to all levels within the Trust
- Willing to complete the Decontamination training programme for AFC band 3 including off site training courses specific for their role
Personal Qualities
Essential
Apprenticeship Eligibility
Essential
- Must have been a UK, EEA or EU resident for the last 3 years
- Must have visa/residency status which covers the duration of the apprenticeship plus 3 months which will be 18 months
- Must not be overqualified for the apprenticeship. If they already have a qualification or degree in Healthcare Science or something similar, then they will not be suitable for the apprenticeship.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Glossop Road/Herries Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
