Apprentice Clinical Engineering Technologist

Clinical Engineering Apprentice at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Band 4 (Annex 21)

This is a training post whereby apprentices will be paid at the bottom of Band 2 for the duration of their contract

The Clinical Engineering department is a fast pace environment where tasks are turned around quickly to meet the demands of the medical staff and their patients. Therefore, we require an apprentice who pays attention to detail, is not afraid to ask questions and is able to learn on the job, whilst balancing the needs of their apprenticeship training

You will be based at the National Hospital for Neurology and neurosurgery in London. We are a world-renowned hospital responsible for the treatment of patients with neurological disorders and part of University College London Hospitals.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody looking for a career working with Medical Equipment, to be paid whilst they learn! We are now looking to recruit a self-motivated individual willing to undertake two apprenticeship qualifications and join our team carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing on a wide range of medical equipment.

A combination of work-based and formal training will be provided, with the opportunity to gain a formal level 2 qualification initially, and a formal level 4 qualification in Biomedical Engineering by the end of the apprenticeship.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.

We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For more information, please access the following link: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/

Please note: to meet the criteria for the apprenticeship funding and qualification:

• GCSEs will be required at grades A-C/4-9 or equivalent
• Maths, English and Science certificates will be requested before applicants are invited to the assessment /information session- results slips cannot be accepted
• Applicants must have theright to work in the UK - UK/EEA- to meet the funding requirements
• Applicants must havelived in the UK for 3 yearsor more
• Applicantsmust notbe enrolled in any other form of education– for example, college, university or any form of apprenticeship

This will be a two-stage process for shortlisted candidates:
1st stage– Group - assessments/information session –17 March 2023

2nd stage–onsite interview / and visit to workshop -23/24 March 2023

Candidates must ensure that they can attend dates before applying

This will be a Fixed Term Contract for 38 months.We are hoping to recruit, ready for you to start in April/May.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details about this post or to arrange an informal visit.

Enquiries in the first instance should be made to Tom Hague, Deputy Head of Clinical Engineering, 020 3448 3366 or thomas.hague2@nhs.net

Applications for this post will only be accepted through the UCLH jobs website. www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies