North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Water Quality Technician - Huntingdon

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Job summary

Are you ready to kickstart your career and gain a nationally recognised qualification while making a real difference in healthcare? Look no further - We are offering an apprenticeship that will provide comprehensive learning and invaluable on-the-job experience in a crucial area of healthcare.

We are dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of our team to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff. One key aspect of our commitment is maintaining the highest standards of water quality as part of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures.

Main duties of the job

As a Water Quality Technician (WQT) apprentice, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Water Quality Manager (WQM) in ensuring that our water systems are safe and reliable across our properties, including Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, and Peterborough City Hospital staff accommodation. By delivering water that is safe for use and consumption, you'll directly contribute to improving the recovery journey for patients under our care.

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
  • On-the-job training alongside experienced professionals.
  • A chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification while earning.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and safety.

What we're looking for:

  • Enthusiastic individual eager to learn and develop their professional skills.
  • Passion for maintaining high standards of water quality and infection prevention.
  • Strong commitment to patient safety and well-being.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays.
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role.
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment.
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service.
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals.
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6279711

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE296NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Holder of a current qualification as a Competent Person, Water

Experience

Desirable

  • Must have undertaken flushing of little used water outlets
  • Must have undertaken planned maintenance on Kemper automatic flushing units

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of water quality management processes and statutory requirements
  • Must be able to understand how water testing procedures and how to react to results that fall outside the Trust parameters

Key Skills

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate how to manage time and priorities
  • Must be able to demonstrate an attention to detail
  • Must be able to demonstrate recording of data linked to planned maintenance tasks
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Holder of a current qualification as a Competent Person, Water

Experience

Desirable

  • Must have undertaken flushing of little used water outlets
  • Must have undertaken planned maintenance on Kemper automatic flushing units

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of water quality management processes and statutory requirements
  • Must be able to understand how water testing procedures and how to react to results that fall outside the Trust parameters

Key Skills

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate how to manage time and priorities
  • Must be able to demonstrate an attention to detail
  • Must be able to demonstrate recording of data linked to planned maintenance tasks

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.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE296NT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE296NT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Arunas Paulauskas

arunas.paulauskas1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6279711

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE296NT


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