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Main area
Medical Engineering Services
Grade
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Contract
Apprenticeship: 3 years
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-MEA-292
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£12,514 £7.55/hour (£14,722.50 p.a. approx. Based on 37.5hrs/wk.)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/05/2025 23:59

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Medical Engineering Apprentice

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship

Job overview

This position is for an apprentice to develop a broad range of skills within a Medical Engineering environment. The position will take a progressive and developing route for servicing and repair of equipment within a medical engineering. 

The Apprentice will gain an HNC/HTQ Qualification in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at a local college.

·       Any age post full-time education 16+ 

·       Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training,  

·       Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. (There needs to be significant new learning in line with the Apprenticeship Standard) 

·       Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years. 

              OR

·      Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document:  

Apprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

 

National Apprenticeship Wage: 2025 -26 (w.e.f. 1st April)

Year 1:

An apprentice of any age in Year 1 of an apprenticeship.  £7.55/hour (£14,722.50 p.a. approx. Based on 37.5hrs/wk.)   

Year 2 onwards:

Under 18 = £7.55/hour (£14,722.50 p.a. approx. Based on 37.5hrs/wk.) = Nat. Min. Wage

18 - 20 yrs. = £10.00/hr (£19,500 p.a. approx. - based on 37.5hrs/wk.)  = Nat. Min. Wage

21 + yrs. = £12.21/hr (£23,809.50 p.a. approx. - based on 37.5hrs/wk.) = Nat. Min. & Nat. Living Wage.

 

Main duties of the job

  • The apprentice will be required to carry out the following tasks under the direct supervision of a Medical Engineering Technicians and Team leaders and in accordance with the MES Quality management System.
  • To carry out Medical Equipment commissioning, calibration, safety checks, repair- maintenance, adaptation to manufacturer's specifications and ultimately safe disposal.
  • To certify that all necessary calibration tasks are performed regularly on equipment so that it can be used safely, correctly and ensuring patient safety and accuracy in use.
  • Requisitioning of stock and materials for stores, receipt of goods, etc, including sourcing, cost coding and pricing.
  • To ensure the operational safety, functional use of equipment and compliance with the appropriate safety standards and regulations.
    Attend such training and updating courses as appropriate and to keep abreast of new technology for continual professional development (CPD).
  • To undertake administrative duties associated with the technical work, such as updating of appropriate records which are all legally binding documents.
  • To liaise with manufacturers and external agencies for equipment that may not be serviced in-house.
  • To complete Service Records of all the items in use and be responsible for the data entry

See Job Description for further duties.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Medical Engineering scope is approximately 32000 medical devices of which almost 21000 belong to SaTH.  MES also service external contracts with Shropshire Community, as well as some private customers.  The department is split between two main sites (RSH & PRH) with a maintenance team based at each site.  The department is also responsible for the service and maintenance support for the Renal Service in Shropshire, which includes three Renal Units plus a cohort of home dialysis patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 5 GCSEs grade A* - C (9 - 4) or equivalent in English, Maths and a Science subject OR BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering or equivalent
  • 2 Additional AS/ A levels grade A-E in Maths or relevant subject

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to liaise with others at all levels
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of practical knowledge and competences demonstrated through hobbies and interests or actual work place experience, (could be through Work Experience while in School / College)
  • Some basic knowledge of mechatronic engineering principles and practical applications

Physical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Manual dexterity with a range of workshop tools to ensure defects can be repaired
  • Ability to undertake occassional lifting of heavy equipment using appropriate health and safety control measures to assist MES maintenance team members, also the ability to package equipment and unpacking new equipment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
STEWART JOHNSON
Job title
MES RSH Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743261149
Additional information

Corrine Gwilliams

[email protected]

 

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