QE Facilities

Multi Skilled Apprentice

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Job summary

Various exciting and challenging positions have arisen for Level 3 Apprenticeships in Multi Skilled Engineering (note as this is a MultiSkill apprenticeship you will study and work both electrical and mechanical aspects) around the North East and Yorkshire (Potential employers could be CHoICE - Sunderland; North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS FT; NHFM Ltd - Northumbria Healthcare; NTW Solutions - Gosforth; QEF - Darlington and QE Gateshead; South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT; Harrogate Integrated Facilities; Tees Esk & Wear Valleys).

The Apprenticeship Standard you will study for will be the 'Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician' (HEST).

Support service installations and their maintenance are an essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. The precise details of any of the apprenticeship are dependent on a number of factors that may be subject to change at various stages of the training and qualifications already obtained, however, the information below will provide an overview of the envisaged training requirements of the apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

  1. Carry out, under supervision, the following aspects, in order to meet training requirements for framework:
    • Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services
    • Manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new work including minor improvements ensuring compliance with Trust and Apprentice safety standards and procedures
    • Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements
    • Carry out statutory inspections and testing of plant, equipment and services to ensure their safe operation and meet current standards
    • Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary
    • Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions
    • Communicate with others on aspects of their work, including any problems encountered
    • Make arrangements to attend wards / departments for access or availability of room / area / equipment to carry out work as requested
    • Participate in systems of work and complete all necessary paperwork to Statutory and Trust requirements
    • Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others
    • Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work

About us

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,176 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-QEF-109AP

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Attend college, training centres and other training organisations as necessary to meet requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard and NHS Employer

  1. Complete training log books and matrix following the completion of work carried out in the employers locations (s)

  1. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre in accordance with the apprenticeship and Standard requirements

  1. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Employer in accordance with the employer requirements

  1. Ensure all parties involved with training are kept up to date with progress and all actions and targets are achieved within timescale

  1. The precise details of any of the apprenticeship are dependent on a number of factors that may be subject to change at various stages of the training

  1. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

  1. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

  1. Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

  1. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Attend college, training centres and other training organisations as necessary to meet requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard and NHS Employer

  1. Complete training log books and matrix following the completion of work carried out in the employers locations (s)

  1. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre in accordance with the apprenticeship and Standard requirements

  1. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Employer in accordance with the employer requirements

  1. Ensure all parties involved with training are kept up to date with progress and all actions and targets are achieved within timescale

  1. The precise details of any of the apprenticeship are dependent on a number of factors that may be subject to change at various stages of the training

  1. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

  1. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

  1. Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

  1. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject
  • Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Knowledge

Essential

  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Experience

Essential

  • Non required as full training will be provided

Desirable

  • Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Good team player
  • Attend college as requested
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Attend college as requested
  • Be able to work at height and in confined spaces

Desirable

  • Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages

Disposition

Essential

  • Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments
  • Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject
  • Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Knowledge

Essential

  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Experience

Essential

  • Non required as full training will be provided

Desirable

  • Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Good team player
  • Attend college as requested
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Attend college as requested
  • Be able to work at height and in confined spaces

Desirable

  • Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages

Disposition

Essential

  • Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments
  • Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work

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

QE Facilities

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

QE Facilities

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Regional Training & Development Assistant Manager

Karen Robson

karen.robson12@nhs.net

07584276313

Details

Date posted

20 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,176 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-QEF-109AP

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


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