Job summary
36-month Apprenticeship agreement developing into a permanent role on successful completion of apprenticeship they would move to bottom of a band 4.
Band 4 - Annex 21. Year 1 - £20,375. Year 2 - £20,375. Year 3 - £20,697. Upon completion of apprenticeship permanent appointment to Band 4 £25,147 - £27,596 pay scale
Do you often question how things work? Are you interested in problem solving? Are you interested in an engineering career that contributes to NHS patient's care and treatment?
If you answered yes, perhaps you should think about a rewarding career in medical engineering.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to embark on a 36 month Apprenticeship within the Christie Medical Physics and Engineering team here at The Christie. The successful candidate will receive first class training and work towards a HNC in General Engineering whilst developing professional skills to work towards registration as a radiotherapy engineer. After the completion of the Apprenticeship there may also be the possibility of the successful candidate completing a BEng (Hons) degree fully funded by the Christie.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic apprentice who is keen to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. The individual should be flexible and adaptable.
Primary duties will consist of corrective and planned maintenance of our radiotherapy medical devices such as medical linear accelerators.
Candidates should possess:
- Practical abilities and the desire to work with your hands
- High motivation and enthusiasm to work in the engineering maintenance environment
- The ability to follow instructions and diagrams
- The ability to work accurately and a good eye for detail
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Good numeracy and literacy abilities to work with data
- The ability to work on your own initiative, but also be a good team work
About us
The individual will be working within an engineering team. The individual will work as part of a wider engineering group namely the Radiotherapy Technical Services Group (RTSG). RTSG forms part of the Christie Medical Physics and Engineering department and provides technical services to Protons, Photons and Clinical Engineering departments.
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an apprentice, you will be trained in the maintenance and repair of highly complex medical devices, including linear accelerators and CT scanners. As a member of the radiotherapy engineering team, you will participate in all aspects of maintenance, repair and quality control checks, providing a vital service which directly impacts upon patient treatment. As a valued team member, you will develop a wide range of engineering skills working with electronic, mechanical, and computer based systems.
We invite applications from candidates with:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (Maths, English and Science mandatory)
Plus either
- 2 A Levels at grade C or above
or
- Engineering BTEC at Level 3 with Merit grade profile
A Longlist of candidates will be determined based upon application. Candidates are advised to use the Supporting Information section of the application like a Personal Statement in order to set you apart from the competition. For example, explain why you are drawn to the role, describe your hobbies and interests and outline why you would be a good candidate for the position. Longlisted candidates will be asked to attend an Assessment Day at the Christie whereby their theoretical, practical and teamwork skills will be evaluated. Following the outcome of the Assessment Day a Shortlist of candidates will be determined and invited to interview which will be the final phase of the selection process.
The Assessment Day will also provide candidates with an opportunity to meet our current and past apprentices, see the medical equipment we maintain and also ask any questions about the Apprenticeship.
The Christie Medical Physics and Engineering team have extensive experience in running apprenticeship schemes. Our current apprentice Radiotherapy Engineers, Danielle and Sam, carry out daily quality control checks as well as corrective and planned maintenance on our fleet of medical linear accelerators and CT scanners. They also gain experience in our Mechanical Workshop and carry out research and development projects. Furthermore, our apprentices spend time supporting a wide range of ward based medical devices such as infusion pumps and defibrillators.
The position attracts the usual NHS benefits including, pension scheme, 27 days holiday (up to 33 days dependent on service) plus bank holidays. All applicants should currently be allowed to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an apprentice, you will be trained in the maintenance and repair of highly complex medical devices, including linear accelerators and CT scanners. As a member of the radiotherapy engineering team, you will participate in all aspects of maintenance, repair and quality control checks, providing a vital service which directly impacts upon patient treatment. As a valued team member, you will develop a wide range of engineering skills working with electronic, mechanical, and computer based systems.
We invite applications from candidates with:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (Maths, English and Science mandatory)
Plus either
- 2 A Levels at grade C or above
or
- Engineering BTEC at Level 3 with Merit grade profile
A Longlist of candidates will be determined based upon application. Candidates are advised to use the Supporting Information section of the application like a Personal Statement in order to set you apart from the competition. For example, explain why you are drawn to the role, describe your hobbies and interests and outline why you would be a good candidate for the position. Longlisted candidates will be asked to attend an Assessment Day at the Christie whereby their theoretical, practical and teamwork skills will be evaluated. Following the outcome of the Assessment Day a Shortlist of candidates will be determined and invited to interview which will be the final phase of the selection process.
The Assessment Day will also provide candidates with an opportunity to meet our current and past apprentices, see the medical equipment we maintain and also ask any questions about the Apprenticeship.
The Christie Medical Physics and Engineering team have extensive experience in running apprenticeship schemes. Our current apprentice Radiotherapy Engineers, Danielle and Sam, carry out daily quality control checks as well as corrective and planned maintenance on our fleet of medical linear accelerators and CT scanners. They also gain experience in our Mechanical Workshop and carry out research and development projects. Furthermore, our apprentices spend time supporting a wide range of ward based medical devices such as infusion pumps and defibrillators.
The position attracts the usual NHS benefits including, pension scheme, 27 days holiday (up to 33 days dependent on service) plus bank holidays. All applicants should currently be allowed to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (incl. English, Math's and Science) plus either 2 A-Levels at grade C and above or Engineering BTEC at Level 3 with Merit Grade
Desirable
- Physics / Engineering / Electronics GCSE, Design Technology, ICT
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in electronics/engineering
Skills
Essential
- Aptitude for problem solving/Basic Manual dexterity/Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent time keeping skills
Desirable
- Aptitude for problem solving. Basic Manual dexterity. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent time keeping skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Must be prepared to work towards registration as Clinical Technologist. Able to work unsocial hours. Staggered working day and cover Proton shift that will involve frequent out of normal hours working Must work towards becoming a member of IPEM Able to attend training courses away from home. Able to work in the Christie network (satellite Centre's) Physically fit and able to work in areas with difficult access. Requirement for daily heavy lifting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (incl. English, Math's and Science) plus either 2 A-Levels at grade C and above or Engineering BTEC at Level 3 with Merit Grade
Desirable
- Physics / Engineering / Electronics GCSE, Design Technology, ICT
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in electronics/engineering
Skills
Essential
- Aptitude for problem solving/Basic Manual dexterity/Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent time keeping skills
Desirable
- Aptitude for problem solving. Basic Manual dexterity. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent time keeping skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Must be prepared to work towards registration as Clinical Technologist. Able to work unsocial hours. Staggered working day and cover Proton shift that will involve frequent out of normal hours working Must work towards becoming a member of IPEM Able to attend training courses away from home. Able to work in the Christie network (satellite Centre's) Physically fit and able to work in areas with difficult access. Requirement for daily heavy lifting.
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.
