Apprenticeships - Medical Engineering Apprentice

  • Department Medical Engineering Services
  • Closing Date 22/05/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade Apprenticeship
  • Job ref 223-MEA-292
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Apprenticeship: 3 years
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week

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.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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