Medical Engineering Apprentice
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,530 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 per annum (paying pay award) AfC Band 4 Annex U |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | BL4 0JR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | IFM Bolton |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 104857 |
Summary
Job Title: Medical Engineering Apprentice
Reference: 104857
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay Grade: £26,530 per annum (paying pay award) AfC Band 4 Annex U
Want to gain a qualification alongside work experience in a real environment, where you will be learning vital skills for a successful career in Medical Engineering?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Engineering Apprentice to join our team on a fixed term basis with the chance of being permanent once the apprenticeship has finished.
The apprenticeship is expected to last 2 years and you will be working towards achieving a Level 4 Diploma. You’re on the job training will be based at the Royal Bolton Hospital site. During your apprenticeship you will be assigned a mentor who will work closely with you to provide all the learning and development support you need to succeed.
The job holder will:
• assist in the provision of basic technical services including equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and calibration
• participate in the local quality management system and comply with its policies, procedures, and instructions
• be aware of the safety aspects of any medical device or related equipment with which they may be involved
• take appropriate action to deal with identified discrepancies including maintaining records and reporting the situation to more senior members of staff
• support effective teamwork by undertaking other technical activities, under direct supervision
• carry out internal resource management tasks such as work equipment maintenance and calibration
The Successful Candidate
We are looking for someone who is a team player with experience or knowledge of using tools and test equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to maintain concentration for long periods, often with frequent interruptions and be an effective problem solver with basic logical fault finding skills.
Applicants must have 5 GSCE’s at grade 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and Science or equivalent qualifications.
Who are IFM?
Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.
Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs.
To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentifm@boltonft.nhs.uk, including examples of all of the essential criteria on the person specification (full job description and person specification attached) to evidence that you are a suitable candidate.
Include a covering letter with your CV highlighting:
• The reasons why you are applying for the Apprenticeship role
• Summarise how you meet the essential criteria on the person specification
Closing date: 14 July 2025 (please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, this advert may close early)
Interview date: week commencing 28 July 2025
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.
If you have any queries please contact the People and Culture team via email at: recruitmentifm@boltonft.nhs.uk
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, for more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Reference: 104857
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay Grade: £26,530 per annum (paying pay award) AfC Band 4 Annex U
Want to gain a qualification alongside work experience in a real environment, where you will be learning vital skills for a successful career in Medical Engineering?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Engineering Apprentice to join our team on a fixed term basis with the chance of being permanent once the apprenticeship has finished.
The apprenticeship is expected to last 2 years and you will be working towards achieving a Level 4 Diploma. You’re on the job training will be based at the Royal Bolton Hospital site. During your apprenticeship you will be assigned a mentor who will work closely with you to provide all the learning and development support you need to succeed.
The job holder will:
• assist in the provision of basic technical services including equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and calibration
• participate in the local quality management system and comply with its policies, procedures, and instructions
• be aware of the safety aspects of any medical device or related equipment with which they may be involved
• take appropriate action to deal with identified discrepancies including maintaining records and reporting the situation to more senior members of staff
• support effective teamwork by undertaking other technical activities, under direct supervision
• carry out internal resource management tasks such as work equipment maintenance and calibration
The Successful Candidate
We are looking for someone who is a team player with experience or knowledge of using tools and test equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to maintain concentration for long periods, often with frequent interruptions and be an effective problem solver with basic logical fault finding skills.
Applicants must have 5 GSCE’s at grade 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and Science or equivalent qualifications.
Who are IFM?
Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.
Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs.
To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentifm@boltonft.nhs.uk, including examples of all of the essential criteria on the person specification (full job description and person specification attached) to evidence that you are a suitable candidate.
Include a covering letter with your CV highlighting:
• The reasons why you are applying for the Apprenticeship role
• Summarise how you meet the essential criteria on the person specification
Closing date: 14 July 2025 (please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, this advert may close early)
Interview date: week commencing 28 July 2025
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.
If you have any queries please contact the People and Culture team via email at: recruitmentifm@boltonft.nhs.uk
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, for more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
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