Healthcare Science Assistant | Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd
| Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £18,164.25 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 7217691/372-CHS1559-A |
Summary
Calderdale & Huddersfield Solutions Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an entry level apprenticeship to Healthcare Science Clinical Engineering at NVQ Level 2.
The post holder will primarily carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on a wide range of Medical Devices; however they will also participate in the supply, repair, calibration, safety and acceptance testing. The post holder is required to work to high standards of safety and accountability and provide up to date technical information on medical devices and related subjects to key clinical staff. As a member of the Clinical Engineering service, the post holder will be expected to carry out their duties under direct supervision initially then with limited supervision once deemed competent, whilst following departmental and national policies at all times.
At CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Clinical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:
• Fully managed estate and building maintenance
• Clinical Engineering & Decontamination
• Procurement advice, guidance and governance
• Capital project management
• Transport
• Grounds maintenance.
• Portering
• Catering
• Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)
All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.
The post holder is a member of a multi-disciplined team of specialist clinical engineers within the Clinical Engineering & Decontamination Service.
The post holder will identify devices requiring maintenance,
identify faults and repair equipment accordingly; this will include significant time working in clinical/ward areas and occasionally with manufacturers and their agents.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 May 2025
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