As a Survival Equipment Technician, you’ll make sure your crewmates and passengers are fully equipped and know what to do in an emergency on board a Royal Navy aircraft.
You’ll look after the crew’s protective gear, such as:
Immersion suits
Flying helmets
Oxygen masks
Parachutes
Emergency breathing equipment
Duties will involve but not limited to:
You will maintain the aircraft’s survival packs, radio beacons, distress flares, life jackets and life rafts. And most importantly, you’ll train people to use them in an emergency.
You’ll also instruct on how to escape underwater from a ditched helicopter and other conduct survival drills.
You will have the opportunity to serve on the world's most advanced aircraft carriers and with new and exciting aircraft forces, including the F35B Lightning Stealth fighter at RAF Marham, the Merlin Mk2 Submarine Hunter at RNAS Culdrose, the Merlin Mk4 Helicopter and the Wildcat Maritime Attack Helicopter at RNAS Yeoviliton.Training:Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified - Survival Equipment Technician - Survival Equipment Fitter.
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Training and development continues throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships.
When you join, you complete 10-weeks of basic naval training, followed by seven months at the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering in Gosport. There you’ll learn survival drills and how to maintain, repair and pack parachutes, life rafts and survival packs, with regular tests to check your progress. You will also carry out a basic survival course and learn how to help with survival training, so you will need a good level of fitness and be a competent swimmer. You’ll then spend time at a Royal Naval Air Station, working closely with experienced aircrew to develop real-world knowledge and skills, before you qualify to sign off servicing work as complete.
you will also gain the following qualifications during your training.
Level 2 Aerospace and Aviation
Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering Survival Equipment Maintenance
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualification (working title - currently in development)
Level 3 Aerospace and Aviation
Training Outcome:If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer.
Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.Employer Description:The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods.
The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters.
We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key DatesWorking Hours :Shifts to be confirmed, Total hours per week: 40.00Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Bank Registered General Nurse – Wanstead, East LondonLocation: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR Hourly rate: £18.00 to £23.00 per hour, plus paid breaks and handoverShifts: Night and Day shifts available across Monday to Sunday (7.45pm to 8am / 7.45am to 8pm)Job type: BankCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Registered General Nurses to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Ready to take your career to the next level? Check out this success story from one of our RN's who recently achieved her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management! - https://www.westgatehealthcare.co.uk/news/monisha-shines-nvq-level-5-success-in-leadership/Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysReimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees Revalidation portfolio programme support Support with retaining and developing clinical skills Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme) Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional developmentImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residentsSupport the Home Manager to effectively implement policies and procedures and ensure they are upheld at all timesEnsure that the residents have access to key medical, social and other care workers as requiredHave full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the company at all timesWork in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, NMC code of conduct and relevant legislation at all times
About you:
The right to work in the UK Valid and current NMC registration and PINPrevious experience in elderly care is essential to be consideredStrong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred careExcellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilitiesA compassionate and caring nature, a positive attitude and a flexible work ethic
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
