The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Multi Skilled Electrical/Mechanical Eng. Apprentice

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Job summary

An exciting and challenging position has arisen for Level 3 Apprenticeships in Multi Skilled Engineering (note as this is a Multi Skilled apprenticeship you will study and work both electrical and mechanical aspects) within The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

The apprentice will attend a college (Sunderland) to study for the technical knowledge aspect of the apprenticeship for example one day / evening a week for the first two years and practical basic skills training as a block release. Once this has been achieved, the apprentice will then commence training towards their End Point Assessment for their full Apprenticeship Standard, which will take place within The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sunderland College.

Interview Date Wednesday, 17July 2024
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role

To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:

Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
Provide evidence of required English and maths qualifications.

Further information:

You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.

The apprenticeship will begin during the week commencing 27th August 2024 subject to all necessary funding and employment checks being carried out, including a colour blindness test. Qualifications acceptable on entry are a minimum of GCSE at Grade 5 or above in Mathematics and English or equivalent, and at least 4 other subjects to include a science-based subject.

If you decide to apply for this post please complete the online application form and add as much information as possible in the Supporting Information section of the application form - though please do not put any identifying or personal information in.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Date posted

14 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,430 a year per annum - Subject to Review

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2024-16-036

Job locations

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE7 7DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

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/ aptitudes

Essential

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Willing to undertake any necessary training
Good team player
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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

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/ aptitudes

Essential

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Willing to undertake any necessary training
Good team player
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

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