Apprentice Water Quality Technician - Huntingdon | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Huntingdon, PE296NT |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 6279711/176-C-6279711 |
Summary
Are you ready to kickstart your career and gain a nationally recognised qualification while making a real difference in healthcare? Look no further – We are offering an apprenticeship that will provide comprehensive learning and invaluable on-the-job experience in a crucial area of healthcare.
We are dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of our team to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff. One key aspect of our commitment is maintaining the highest standards of water quality as part of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures.
As a Water Quality Technician (WQT) apprentice, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Water Quality Manager (WQM) in ensuring that our water systems are safe and reliable across our properties, including Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, and Peterborough City Hospital staff accommodation. By delivering water that is safe for use and consumption, you'll directly contribute to improving the recovery journey for patients under our care.
What we offer:
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
• On-the-job training alongside experienced professionals.
• A chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification while earning.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and safety.
What we're looking for:
• Enthusiastic individual eager to learn and develop their professional skills.
• Passion for maintaining high standards of water quality and infection prevention.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and well-being.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black,Asianand Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible workingopportunities.
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bankholidays.
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in yourrole.
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy workenvironment.
• Access to our in-house physiotherapyservice.
• On-site canteens offering subsidisedmeals.
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the role.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Jun 2024