Job summary
GET YOUR CAREER STARTED AS AN APPRENTICE AND EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
University Hospitals of Leicester have fantastic opportunities for ambitious individuals to join one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. Serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we have opportunities to work with experienced staff and develop your future career.
To qualify for the apprenticeship role the minimum criteria is:-
- that you must have GCSE in English and Maths
- you do not have a degree/higher qualification
- have not completed an apprentice programme in the past
Do you enjoy working with state of the art equipment?
Do you want to get paid to do a degree?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, supportive Radiotherapy Physics team based at Leicester Royal Infirmary in an apprenticeship role. As an apprentice, you will be working towards achieving the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fulfil that role, supporting the Radiotherapy treatment of cancer patients.
We will support you to gain a B.Sc. (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Medical Physics Technology) at the UWE, Bristol and provide you with practical training locally. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to enter a field that is short of trained workers, with the aim of ensuring that you are eligible to join the Register of Clinical Technologists at the end of the training period.
The appointment will be made at Annex 21 of Agenda for Change Band 5.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone to invest in for the long term, who wants to stay in Leicester and enjoy a fulfilling career where every day is different and you are directly impacting on and contributing to the care of cancer patients in the region.
The Level 6 apprenticeship lasts a minimum of 36 months and will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to learn fundamental techniques to participate in all aspects of the routine work of the department. A major component of the work will be in the production of radiotherapy treatment plans according to set protocols. The post holder will also work in brachytherapy, manufacture patient-specific devices and will have some involvement in machine quality control.
The Radiotherapy Physics Division provides a high quality, safe, efficient and highly specialist range of clinical scientific and technical services within the Cancer and Haematology Clinical Business Unit. The services include providing and checking radiotherapy treatment plans for patients, advising clinical staff on radiotherapy physics issues, measuring and calculating patient received doses and radiotherapy treatment equipment output, ensuring the safety of patients and staff in an environment which involves high levels of ionising radiation, ensuring equipment is operating safely and accurately, investigating complex faults in radiotherapy equipment and the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation and acceptance testing of equipment.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:We focus on what matters mostWe treat others how we would like to be treatedWe are passionate and creative in our workWe do what we say we are going to doWe are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Level 6 apprenticeship lasts a minimum of 36 months and will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to learn fundamental techniques to participate in all aspects of the routine work of the department. A major component of the work will be in the production of radiotherapy treatment plans according to set protocols. The post holder will also work in brachytherapy, manufacture patient-specific devices and will have some involvement in machine quality control.
The following are examples of the duties the apprentice mayundertake. Full training and support will be provided.To gain a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Clinical Engineering)Degree, BSc (Hons) by attending University of the West ofEngland, Bristol. The programme is distance learning withattendance at university for a period of one week, three times peryear.Under supervision of the radiotherapy engineering team andradiotherapy clinical scientists, to develop a detailed engineeringknowledge of radiotherapy treatment equipment including linearaccelerators, CT scanners and other radiotherapy treatmentequipment.To develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to providetrouble shooting, problem solving and maintenance functionseffectively, safely and in line with our ISO9001 certified QualitySystem and with current legislation relating to radiotherapytreatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Level 6 apprenticeship lasts a minimum of 36 months and will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to learn fundamental techniques to participate in all aspects of the routine work of the department. A major component of the work will be in the production of radiotherapy treatment plans according to set protocols. The post holder will also work in brachytherapy, manufacture patient-specific devices and will have some involvement in machine quality control.
The following are examples of the duties the apprentice mayundertake. Full training and support will be provided.To gain a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Clinical Engineering)Degree, BSc (Hons) by attending University of the West ofEngland, Bristol. The programme is distance learning withattendance at university for a period of one week, three times peryear.Under supervision of the radiotherapy engineering team andradiotherapy clinical scientists, to develop a detailed engineeringknowledge of radiotherapy treatment equipment including linearaccelerators, CT scanners and other radiotherapy treatmentequipment.To develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to providetrouble shooting, problem solving and maintenance functionseffectively, safely and in line with our ISO9001 certified QualitySystem and with current legislation relating to radiotherapytreatment.
Person Specification
Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Training and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science, plus A-level Grade C or above in Chemistry or Biology, and a pass in another science subject.
Desirable
- IT Certificate or Qualification (ECDL, BTEC etc)
Experience
Essential
- No formal experience in a work environment in an employed capacity is required, however; Evidence of good written skills. Good communication skills Able and willing to follow instruction and learn new tasks Experience of working flexibly as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative when/where appropriate Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Willing to learn and to take responsibility for their own development Willing to organise own workload Able to attend work at the required times A commitment to completing the apprenticeship end point assessment (EPA)
Desirable
- Customer service experience
Communications and relationships
Essential
- Effective communication skills - both written and verbal Able to communicate and interpret information in a clear and logical manner High level of accuracy and attention to detail Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times Able to work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Act Able to act on own initiative as well as follow instructions
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- Be flexible in working arrangements to be able to cover the demands of the service Ability to plan, organise and prioritise Able to work under pressure
Equality diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Desirable
- Awareness of Equality & Valuing Diversity Principle
Person Specification
Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Training and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science, plus A-level Grade C or above in Chemistry or Biology, and a pass in another science subject.
Desirable
- IT Certificate or Qualification (ECDL, BTEC etc)
Experience
Essential
- No formal experience in a work environment in an employed capacity is required, however; Evidence of good written skills. Good communication skills Able and willing to follow instruction and learn new tasks Experience of working flexibly as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative when/where appropriate Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Willing to learn and to take responsibility for their own development Willing to organise own workload Able to attend work at the required times A commitment to completing the apprenticeship end point assessment (EPA)
Desirable
- Customer service experience
Communications and relationships
Essential
- Effective communication skills - both written and verbal Able to communicate and interpret information in a clear and logical manner High level of accuracy and attention to detail Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times Able to work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Act Able to act on own initiative as well as follow instructions
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- Be flexible in working arrangements to be able to cover the demands of the service Ability to plan, organise and prioritise Able to work under pressure
Equality diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Desirable
- Awareness of Equality & Valuing Diversity Principle
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.
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.
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).
