The successful Clinical Engineering Apprentice will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard – Control and Technical Support Engineer and will undergo a 4-year Engineering Technician Apprenticeship program of work-based learning combined with academic courses (education provider to be finalised).
Work-based learning will consist of spending time in all the 9 Clinical Engineering Sections at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (including West Park Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital) and in the Clinical Engineering Quality Management Section. The apprentice will also be expected to complete an extensive logbook, evidencing their skills, knowledge, and work-based experience. The completion of the logbook will help support the apprentice in their application to become a member on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) and serve to evidence Continuous Professional Development (CPD) post qualification.
Applicants must hold a minimum GCSE Maths and English Language Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent). Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering subject, (i.e. BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma) or A levels in Maths and a Science subject is required.
Applicants already with an relevant engineering degree will not be considered/shortlisted.
This post does not support Visa applications. If you are not a ordinarily resident in the UK or have not worked in a full time role in the UK for more than 3 years then you are not eligible for a UK apprenticeship.
To observe, learn and assist, under supervision, in the full range of work in the Clinical Engineering Department. This work will include medical device safety for patients and staff, planned preventative/corrective maintenance, inventory management, medical device lifecycle management, acceptance and safety testing, medical device decommissioning, assistance in maintenance of records, equipment evaluation, development, and audit.
Acquire the academic knowledge and practical skills necessary to complete medical device maintenance work, complete the Clinical Apprentice Logbook, feedback and reflective forms as required, to support CPD evidence and RCT registration.
To ensure that all work is carried out as instructed and in strict compliance with agreed instructions, maintaining accurate records of work undertaken.
Assist with quality improvement projects, including applying lean methodology, defining the scope of projects, data collection, implementing required quality changes and checking the effectiveness of said changes.
Assisting in updating training resources for the wider Clinical Engineering team.
Updating IQM with completed Health and Safety (H&S) reviews. Helping with H&S audits, and aiding with Trust H&S requirements, including adherence to Trust policies and local procedures.
To follow department technical procedures and safety standards applicable to medical devices.
To conform to all departmental safe working practices, and departmental policies and procedures.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job Summary
We have created an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Engineering Apprentice to work in the Clinical Engineering section of the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department within the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful Clinical Engineering Apprentice will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard – Control and Technical Support Engineer and will undergo a 4-year Engineering Technician Apprenticeship program of work-based learning combined with academic courses (education provider to be finalised). Depending on the route of the successful candidate this may lead to a future progressive pathway within Clinical Engineering.
Work-based learning will consist of spending time in all the 9 Clinical Engineering Sections at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (including West Park Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital) and in the Clinical Engineering Quality Management Section. The apprentice will also be expected to complete an extensive logbook, evidencing their skills, knowledge, and work-based experience. The completion of the logbook will help support the apprentice in their application to become a member on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) and serve to evidence Continuous Professional Development (CPD) post qualification.
Applicants must hold a minimum GCSE Maths and English Language Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent). Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering subject, (i.e. BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma) or A levels in Maths and a Science subject is required. All successful candidates will be offered a position conditionally, subject to achieving the required grades alongside mandatory checks (e.g. Disclosure and Barring Service, references, and Occupational Health).
A provision of the post is that the successful candidate must be prepared to travel to the education providers base as required to complete their study and apprenticeship. A provider is still being finalised but they will be in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend medical device manufacturer and developmental courses which are not always available onsite, as well as spending time with our community team who work on external sites. Therefore, although it is not essential, a valid driving licence will be beneficial.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
To be managerially and technically responsible to the Professional Technical Development Manager.
To be committed to making full use of the academic and practical opportunities the post offers, to gain the qualifications and skills needed to become a Clinical Technologist.
To observe, learn and assist, under supervision, in the full range of work of the Clinical Engineering Department, for the purpose of becoming competent in electronic and engineering activities. This work will include medical device safety for patients and staff, planned preventative/corrective maintenance, inventory management, medical device lifecycle management, acceptance and safety testing, medical device decommissioning, assistance in maintenance of records, equipment evaluation, development, and audit.
To progress towards acquiring the academic knowledge and practical skills necessary to complete medical device maintenance work with reducing supervision, completing the Clinical Apprentice Logbook, feedback and reflective forms as required, to support CPD evidence and RCT registration.
To ensure that any cleaning, calibration, safety checks and maintenance of medical devices and test equipment is carried out as instructed and in strict compliance with agreed instructions, maintaining accurate records of work undertaken.
To follow department technical procedures and safety standards applicable to medical devices and immediately report any matters which may affect staff or patient safety to a qualified Clinical Technologist.
Work-based learning will consist of spending time in all the 9 Clinical Engineering Sections at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (including West Park Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital) and at Walsall Healthcare Trust, where they will gain experience and training, working alongside our experienced Clinical Technologists.
To participate, as appropriate to AFC banding/job role, in relevant training given by manufacturers and technical staff.
To understand the need to respond quickly and efficiently to all requests regarding medical devices, exercising own judgment in escalating to the appropriate clinical technologist.
To conform to all Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) safe working practices, and departmental policies and procedures. This includes working to the departmental Quality Management Systems (QMS).
To establish good working relationships with all technical, clinical and support staff that the apprentice will interact with.
This Job Description is a guide to the tasks involved with the post and is not exhaustive.
