Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to start a career in Medical Engineering, working for AGH Solutions who are a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a 2-year programme to complete a Level 4 Healthcare Science Diploma. Apprentices will develop personal and professional skills and Management of Medical Devices through on the job training whilst shadowing experienced members of the team.
Applicants must hold a minimum of 5 GCSE's including English Language, Mathematics and a Science, Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) . Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering subject (i.e. BTEC Level 3 Diploma) or A Levels in Mathematics and a Science subject is desirable.
A valid driving licence will be beneficial for this post but not essential.
Applications must be received by 30st June.
Substantive employment is dependant on successful completion of the Apprenticeship
Main duties of the job
To observe, learn and assist, under supervision, in the full range of work in the Medical Engineering Department. This work will include commissioning, repair, planned maintenance, decommissioning and inventory management of electronic, mechanical and medical gas equipment.
You will primarily work at the Airedale General Hospital site but maybe required to work at other sites such as Skipton General Hospital, Ilkley Coronation and Castleberg Hospital.
Alongside your practical duties you will undertake a work based Level 4 Qualification in the Healthcare Science Apprenticeship training programme. You will attend on-line learning sessions for one day a week with our training partner Avensys Medical and Dudley college. You will be expected to travel to the training centre for a few days per year.
Because of how the apprenticeship levy is accessed for training apprentices, applicants who already hold a degree will not be considered.
About us
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning NHS hospital and community services trust providing high quality, personalised, acute, elective, specialist and community care for a population of over 200,000 people from a widespread area covering 700 square miles within Yorkshire and Lancashire. Our catchment population stretches as far as the Yorkshire Dales and the National Park in North Yorkshire, reaching areas of North Bradford and Guiseley in West Yorkshire and extending into Colne and Pendle in the East of Lancashire.
We employ over 3,000 staff and have over 350 committed volunteers. On an annual basis we treat over 32,000 Inpatients, 31,000 Non-Elective patients and 155,000 Outpatients. Our Emergency Department sees approximately 70,000 patients and over 2,000 babies are born at Airedale Hospital each year.
We provide services from our main hospital site, Airedale Hospital, and at other locations across the community - such as Castleberg Hospital near Settle, Coronation Hospital in Ilkley and Skipton Hospital.
We have a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to build a new Airedale General Hospital following the announcement that we were accepted on the New Hospital Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for details.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for details.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent qualifications.
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering subject, (i.e. BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma) or A Levels in Maths and a Science subject.
Skills/competencies
Essential
- Must be able to use excel, word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Must demonstrate a willingness to develop new skills and acquire additional qualifications.
- Must have a high level of manual dexterity.
- Must be able to keep accurate written and computer records.
Knowledge
Essential
- Quality Management Systems
- Infection Control principles
- Patient Confidentiality
- Information Governance
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
Desirable
- Knowledge of equipment databases.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines.
Experience
Essential
- Basic engineering skills and good standards of workmanship
- Use of tools and test equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Must be able to work in a team
- Have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate to all disciplines.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good timekeeping and punctuality.
- Be able to prioritise and manage own workload.
Desirable
- Have a positive attitude to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent qualifications.
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering subject, (i.e. BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma) or A Levels in Maths and a Science subject.
Skills/competencies
Essential
- Must be able to use excel, word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Must demonstrate a willingness to develop new skills and acquire additional qualifications.
- Must have a high level of manual dexterity.
- Must be able to keep accurate written and computer records.
Knowledge
Essential
- Quality Management Systems
- Infection Control principles
- Patient Confidentiality
- Information Governance
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
Desirable
- Knowledge of equipment databases.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines.
Experience
Essential
- Basic engineering skills and good standards of workmanship
- Use of tools and test equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Must be able to work in a team
- Have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate to all disciplines.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good timekeeping and punctuality.
- Be able to prioritise and manage own workload.
Desirable
- Have a positive attitude to change.
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.
