Job summary
- The post holder will contribute to the provision of health within Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, by completing an apprenticeship training Programme, with the aim of qualifying as an Electrician with HNC, over a 4 year period.
- Following established procedures, the post holder will work under the direction and supervision of the Site Works supervisor/ Team Leader
Main duties of the job
- The Post holder will be expected to attend the training provider's establishment as part of the apprentice training on a part time, day, or block release basis and to ensure that all deadlines for the submitting of work, portfolios, and assignments are delivered on time.
- The Post holder will be required to become suitably knowledgeable in all aspects of the taught apprenticeship, leading to the successful completion of both NVQ2 & NVQ3 including the HNC National Certificate/Diploma provided by the College
- To undertake all training and education required as part of the apprenticeship.
- To carry out continued electrical services maintenance under the supervision of a qualified engineer, until such time that qualification allows unsupervised work.
- Using knowledge acquired during training, develop the skills necessary to undertake problem solving on complex medical and non-medical equipment, diagnosing faults correctly and undertaking the appropriate remedial action based on one's own assessment and judgement.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the job description and personal specification. If you have any questions then please contact the Recruitment manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the job description and personal specification. If you have any questions then please contact the Recruitment manager.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oMeets the educational entry requirements of a Level 3 Vocational qualification and committed to undertaking and successfully completing the HNC National Certificate/Diploma as part of an established apprenticeship programme oIT Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood standard of literacy and numeracy Understanding of confidentiality oKnowledge of working in multi-disciplinary environments
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise and identify urgent actions. oWork Experience IT Literate Good Manual dexterity
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oFlexible. Ability to use personal initiative. Team player. Commitment to personal development. Pleasant and helpful manner. oHave a keen interest in working within a maintenance environment
Additional Qualities
Essential
- oAble to undertake inter site travel oMust be able to undertake all aspects of the role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oMeets the educational entry requirements of a Level 3 Vocational qualification and committed to undertaking and successfully completing the HNC National Certificate/Diploma as part of an established apprenticeship programme oIT Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood standard of literacy and numeracy Understanding of confidentiality oKnowledge of working in multi-disciplinary environments
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise and identify urgent actions. oWork Experience IT Literate Good Manual dexterity
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oFlexible. Ability to use personal initiative. Team player. Commitment to personal development. Pleasant and helpful manner. oHave a keen interest in working within a maintenance environment
Additional Qualities
Essential
- oAble to undertake inter site travel oMust be able to undertake all aspects of the role.
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).
