Job summary
Clinical Skills & Simulation Apprentice Technician
Department : Clinical Skills & Simulation Department
Band: Apprenticeship £10840.00 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per weekThe clinical skills and simulation department is a joint venture between the University of Buckingham medical school (UBMS) and MKUH. We are responsible for providing clinical skills to undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors in training. We are also responsible for the delivery of hi-fidelity simulation-based education for UBMS and staff in the trust.
The clinical skills and simulation apprenticeship is a joint venture with Hampshire NHS trust, as they facilitate the 2-year apprentice technician course, which you will be expected to attend 1 day per week, with 4 working days per week working with the team.
This apprenticeship is ideal if you are seeking a rewarding career in a technical based role, but still contributing to patient care and safety though the provision of our educational services.
This is a fixed term contract of 28 months; 24 months on the apprentice technician course ( I day per week) with application to practice with our department 4 days per week. This fixed term includes an orientation period of 2 months prior to the course commencing, with a 2-month consolidation period after the course completes.
Please see the person specification for details of accepting criteria for application.Interview Date 4th April 2024
Main duties of the job
The apprentice has key learning objectives to be achieved and will be provided with 2 mentors for the duration of the course, one academic and one technical mentor. At the end of the apprenticeship programme, if no post is available at MKUH, you will be qualified and accredited by the Science council and can apply at any NHS trust for a permanent role in this field.
Please only apply to this Apprenticeship if you meet the following criteria. If you do not meet these, you will not be eligible due to ESFA funding rules;
You must be 16 years old or over.
You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years.
You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications.
You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role.
You have not previously undertaken a similar or higher qualification to the Apprenticeship Advertised.
If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk and we can advise.
If invited to interview, please bring your Maths and English certificates with you.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE maths and English Grade 9-4
- Motivation and willingness to undertake the Level 3 apprenticeship, including the end point assessment.
Desirable
- Technical GCSE grade 9-4 such as ICT/Computer science
Experience
Desirable
- Computer based qualification, such as ECDL, Microsoft or Excel qualifications
- Previous experience of working in the NHS, voluntarily or work experience
Skills
Essential
- Committed to undertake and complete Level 3 Simulation Technician apprenticeship training as stipulated by the education provider
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to adhere to guidelines for procedures.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
- Calm under pressure
- Reliable and good time keeping
- Professional manner
- Willingness to role play during simulation as a relative or confederate during scenarios, to enhance learners experience
Communication
Essential
- Comfortable communicating with a wide variety of staff grades.
- Maintain confidentiality
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Committed to the trust values of: We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate, We Contribute
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE maths and English Grade 9-4
- Motivation and willingness to undertake the Level 3 apprenticeship, including the end point assessment.
Desirable
- Technical GCSE grade 9-4 such as ICT/Computer science
Experience
Desirable
- Computer based qualification, such as ECDL, Microsoft or Excel qualifications
- Previous experience of working in the NHS, voluntarily or work experience
Skills
Essential
- Committed to undertake and complete Level 3 Simulation Technician apprenticeship training as stipulated by the education provider
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to adhere to guidelines for procedures.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
- Calm under pressure
- Reliable and good time keeping
- Professional manner
- Willingness to role play during simulation as a relative or confederate during scenarios, to enhance learners experience
Communication
Essential
- Comfortable communicating with a wide variety of staff grades.
- Maintain confidentiality
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Committed to the trust values of: We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate, We Contribute
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.
