Medical Engineering Apprentice (XN02)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

The closing date is 08 April 2025

Job summary

Expected Shortlisting Date:

14/04/2025

Planned Interview Date:

09/06/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to start a career in Medical Engineering working in the Medical Physics and Engineering Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We currently have Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship posts available within the Medical Physics and Engineering Department in Leeds.

The successful candidates will participate in a 2 year training programme specialising in Medical Engineering. Formal training will be provided and apprentices will develop personal and professional skills whilst also developing skills and knowledge relating to the installation, maintenance, repair and management of medical equipment.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will qualify candidates to apply for and progress their careers within our Medical Physics and Engineering Department.

Main duties of the job

As a Medical Engineering Apprentice at Leeds Teaching Hospitals you can expect to work in many different Medical Engineering disciplines across the LTH sites.

Some of the areas you will work in are Clinical Engineering, Renal Engineering, Imaging Engineering, Radiation Engineering and Rehabilitation Engineering.

You will develop a broad range of skills which will prepare you for a successful career in your chosen area of Medical Physics & Engineering.

Alongside your practical training you will undertake a work based Level 4 Qualification in Healthcare Science Apprenticeship training programme specialising in Medical Engineering.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospital for the Leeds community. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust incorporates Leeds General Infirmary, St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds Childrens Hospital, Wharfedale Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute and Seacroft Hospital. We treat 1. 5 million patients every year, including more than 200,000 emergency patients and are an employer of over 20,000 staff.

The Trust Department of Medical Physics and Engineering supports the range of applications of physics and engineering in medicine, and is actively involved in the development, assessment, implementation and audit of new and existing health care technologies and procedures.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year - This is a Band 2 Apprentice Spot Salary role

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-ONC-0455

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Education and Training

The jobholder must participate fully in the training programme by:

- Attending formal study sessions

- Be willing to undertake self-directed learning

- Complete all tasks and assignments

- Apply skills and knowledge in the workplace

- Contribute to regular performance and progress reviews

As part of their training role, the jobholder must undertake formal qualifications, typically:

- Level 4 diploma in Healthcare Science

- Technical certificates in engineering

- Functional skills certificates in literacy, numeracy and ICT

Technical (under supervision)

- Assist in the provision of basic technical services including equipment installation, repair, maintenance and calibration.

- Assist in equipment planned preventative maintenance activity.

- Assist in the production of devices in accordance with local procedures and technical instructions.

Quality Assurance (under supervision)

- Participate in the local quality management system and comply with its policies, procedures and instructions.

- Assist quality related tasks such as audit, document management and corrective action.

- Assist in quality assurance and quality control activity on medical equipment.

- Carry out internal resource management tasks such as work equipment maintenance and calibration.

Medical Equipment Management

- Be aware of the safety aspects of any medical device or related equipment with which they may be involved

- Report discrepancies, incidents, identified risks and hazards and take action to resolve them under supervision.

Develop good working relationships

- Develop good communication skills that demonstrate courtesy and respect including answering the telephone and passing on messages.

- Support effective teamwork by undertaking other technical activities, under direct supervision, that would be expected of assistant and associated practitioners.

Please see the attached Job Description, Person Specification and additional information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.