Job summary
We have a number of exciting Apprentice opportunities within the Estates department at our two acute sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital.
During your two year apprenticeship with us, you will gain qualifications to become a fully qualified Carpentry Maintenance Technician and also develop essential skills to work on the hospital systems and with a healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
During the Apprenticeship the trainee will develop the skills of an Estates carpentry assistant and will be given guidance and support to perform a range of tasks. In particular you will:
- Follow tasks that are defined in writing, but may be communicated to you verbally by a member of staff supervising you.
- To perform a wide range of tasks which may be complex and/or non-routine and work on equipment as follows.
Maintain, repair and install equipment which includes doors (including Fire doors), floors, windows, roofs, glazing (wooden & metal), the making and erection of shelves, cupboards etc., repairs to desks, tables and chairs, using timber and laminated surface materials.
About us
What can we offer?
Full qualification within the Maintenance apprentice standard
- A positive working environment with a keen focus on development of our team and growing our own
- Attractive benefit package
- Great career prospects in a developing team adopting modern technologies
- Healthcare specific training as required
- Access to the NHS Pension scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades A*-C /9-4) or equivalent.
- Must not have qualification at the same or a higher level in the same vocational subject area
Desirable
- GCSE IT qualification (Grades A*-C /9-4) (or equivalent)
Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- An appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality and data protection in relation to patients, colleagues and trust information.
- Recognition of factors to maintain own and others health, safety and security.
Desirable
- Work experience in an NHS environment.
- Interest in carpentry / building - could be through hobbies/interests.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn and gain qualification within specified period
- Able to demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that align to Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades A*-C /9-4) or equivalent.
- Must not have qualification at the same or a higher level in the same vocational subject area
Desirable
- GCSE IT qualification (Grades A*-C /9-4) (or equivalent)
Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- An appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality and data protection in relation to patients, colleagues and trust information.
- Recognition of factors to maintain own and others health, safety and security.
Desirable
- Work experience in an NHS environment.
- Interest in carpentry / building - could be through hobbies/interests.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn and gain qualification within specified period
- Able to demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that align to Trust Values
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
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).
