Medical Engineering Apprentice

The jobholder will work as part of an engineering team carrying out technical activity on a broad range of medical equipment ranging from simple custom-made treatment aids to physiological monitoring equipment, infusions devices, dialysis equipment, diagnostic imaging and treatment systems including CT scanners and radiotherapy linear accelerators They will work both in workshops and in clinical areas helping to deliver a range of technical services including equipment installation, repair, maintenance and calibration They will participate in equipment quality assurance and planned preventative maintenance activity as well as assisting in the production of treatment devices

Training:
On the job training will take place at Leeds Teaching hospital in different technical engineering teams Off the job learning will be done online with Dudley College and Avensys Medical You will be in work 4 days a week and studying one day a week

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will qualify candidates to apply for and progress their careers within our Medical Physics and Engineering Department.

Employer Description:
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospital for the Leeds community. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust incorporates Leeds General Infirmary, St James's University Hospital, Leeds Children's Hospital, Wharfedale Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute and Seacroft Hospital. We treat 1. 5 million patients every year, including more than 200,000 emergency patients and are an employer of over 20,000 staff. The Trust Department of Medical Physics and Engineering supports the range of applications of physics and engineering in medicine, and is actively involved in the development, assessment, implementation and audit of new and existing health care technologies and procedures.

Working Hours :
You will work 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm 4 days will be in work and 1 day will be training

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience