• Job Description

  Req#: M9155-Z-EA-0525-41?language=en&page=806&sort=publicationDateDes

  Job summary

  Level 3 Apprenticeship Medical electronic Engineering Fixed Term for 4 Years

  Support service installations and their maintenance are an essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. Employed by CHoICE, a wholly owned company of the South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, the sucessful applicant will study towards and completion of the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician (option 1) apprentice standard through a tailored training plan in partnership with the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre (NYNHSAS).

  The precise details of any of the apprenticeship are dependent on several factors that may be subject to change at various stages of the training and qualifications already obtained, however, the information below will provide an overview of the envisaged training requirements of the apprenticeship.

  The successful applicant will be released to college to allow them to study for the technical knowledge aspect of the apprenticeship, it is typical that this is achieved over one day / evening per week for the first two years of the role. Practical basic skills training will be achieved via block release for approximately 8 months during the first year of the apprenticeship, which once achieved, will allow the apprentice to commence training towards their End Point Assessment to achieve their full Apprenticeship Standard which will take place within the Employing organisation and NYNHSAC.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicant will attend a College to study for the technical knowledge aspect of the apprenticeship for example one day / evening a week for the first two years and practical basic skills training as a block release for approximately 8 months. Once this has been achieved, the applicant will then commence training towards their End Point Assessment to achieve the required full Apprenticeship Standard, this will typically take place within the Employing organisation and NYNHSAC.

  The apprenticeship will potentially commence during the week commencing 25th August 2025 subject to all necessary funding and employment checks being carried out, including a colour blindness test. Qualifications acceptable on entry are usually a minimum of GCSE at Grade B / 5 in Mathematics and Grade C / 4, or equivalent, in at least 4 other subjects to include a science based subject.

  If you decide to apply for these posts, please complete the online application form on www.jobs.nhs.uk and add as much information as possible in the Supporting Information section of the application form though please do not put any identifying or personal information in.

  If you require any further information, please contact Karen Robson or Dawn Smith on 01642 624073 or email to

  nth-tr.nynhsac@nhs.net

  Interviews are scheduled to take place on between June and July 2025. Please note that the interviews will only be held on the date given and no alternative dates can be given.

  About us

  Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

  City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

  Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

  We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

  Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £14,168 to £17,711 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  4 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  M9155-Z-EA-0525-41

  Job locations

  South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne And Wear

  NE34 0PL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

  To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

  To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.

  Person Specification

  Disposition

  Essential

  • Flexibility able to cope with different work environments
  • Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work

  Skills / Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Attend college as requested
  • Be able to work at height and in confined spaces

  Desirable

  • Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages

  Experience

  Essential

  • Non required as full training will be provided

  Desirable

  • Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
  • Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

  Desirable

  • Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

  Person Specification

  Disposition

  Essential

  • Flexibility able to cope with different work environments
  • Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work

  Skills / Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Attend college as requested
  • Be able to work at height and in confined spaces

  Desirable

  • Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages

  Experience

  Essential

  • Non required as full training will be provided

  Desirable

  • Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
  • Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

  Desirable

  • Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

  Address

  South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne And Wear

  NE34 0PL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

  Address

  South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne And Wear

  NE34 0PL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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