University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Cardio Respiratory Apprentice

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an aspiring healthcare scientist wishing to train in the speciality of Respiratory Physiology and form part of the regional community diagnostic centre. The post holder will undertake a 24-month training programme as a healthcare scientist level 4 apprentice within the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. Formal training will be given to develop the skill and knowledge applied to respiratory physiology. Study will take place in partnership with college provider.

This is a full-time post and there is an expectation that the apprentice will need to commit to self-directed study, attend college virtually and in person, and successfully complete the training programme within the contracted period.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a 24-month training programme as a Healthcare Science Level 4 Apprentice. Formal training will be given where the successful candidate can learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to working in a respiratory physiology service by undertaking routine respiratory and cardiac diagnostic tests. Study will take place in partnership with appropriate provider.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7343116

Job locations

Royal stoke University hospital/ County Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent academic qualifications - must include Maths, English, and Science
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
  • Committed to complete the Level 4 Cardio-Respiratory Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
  • Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working in a customer service setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement
  • Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
  • Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering their agree objectives
  • Consistenly professional, collaborative & Compassionate
  • Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
  • Delivers to a high standard

Desirable

  • Worked with patients or the general public
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent academic qualifications - must include Maths, English, and Science
  • Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
  • Committed to complete the Level 4 Cardio-Respiratory Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
  • Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working in a customer service setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement
  • Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
  • Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering their agree objectives
  • Consistenly professional, collaborative & Compassionate
  • Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
  • Delivers to a high standard

Desirable

  • Worked with patients or the general public

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal stoke University hospital/ County Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal stoke University hospital/ County Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Respiratory Physiologist

Michael Hepple

michael.hepple@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782675451

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7343116

Job locations

Royal stoke University hospital/ County Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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