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HCS ApprenticeshipsMedical Engineering
A Trust’s Perspective
Medical Engineering Needs to Work Differently
•Clinical technology >> Increasing amount, increasing complexity
•Work re-profiling >> High grade staff focus on specialist activity
•Dynamic & flexible CF 2-4 staff
•Better trained CF 2-4 staff
•Universities not delivering practical skills
We have a problem!
Our Apprenticeships Timeframe
• Nov 2012 Head of MPE approved investigation of apprenticeships
• Dec 2012 Contact Health Education Y&H & Trust Apprentice Lead
• Jan 2013 Draft Proposal for 3 Apprentices/Year
• Mar - Jun 2013 Provider selection – JTL ltd
• Apr – Jun 2013 Job Description & Banding
• Jul – Sep 2013 Recruitment
• 17th June Generic advert (National Apprenticeship website)• 4th July Careers fair (Leeds Town Hall)• 15th July 2x Band 1 posts released• 17th July Final approval from Head of MPE & HR• 18th July NHS Jobs advert• 22nd July NHS Jobs advert closed early (120 applicants)• 19th August Assessment Day (20 applicants)• 20th August Interviews (10 applicants)• 21st August HR Pre-employment Appointment, OH & e-DBS• 22nd August References received• 6th September OH & e-DBS clearance• 9th September FE College start date• 11th September Contracts Issued• 16th September Trust start date – induction
Our Apprenticeships Recruitment Timeframe
Sep 13 Sep 17
Oct 2013 Jan 2014 Apr 2014 Jul 2014 Oct 2014 Jan 2015 Apr 2015 Jul 2015 Oct 2015 Jan 2016 Apr 2016 Jul 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Apr 2017 Jul 2017
NVQ 3 – Engineering Maintenance (Servicing Medical Equipment) – 7 modules4 Mandatory Engineering Maintenance Modules + Fault Diagnosis + Testing Medical Equipment + Scheduled Servicing of Medical Equipment
NVQ 3 Options – 3 ModulesPlacements across MPE
Employment Responsibilities
and Rights
NVQ 2 – (3 Modules)Performing Engineering Operations
QCF 3 - Technical Certificate – BTEC National CertificateElectrical / Electronics
QCF 4 - HNC (Optional)
College Training (Day Release)
MPE Training (On The Job)
JTL Training (On-Site)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills(Mapped to Concurrent Activity)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustMedical Engineering Apprenticeship
My Medical Engineering Apprenticeship
Robert Thompson
Interests & Hobbies
• Badminton
• Music
• Cars
• Skiing & Snowboarding
Education
• GCSE’s – Hope Valley College
• A-Levels – Chesterfield College
• NVQ Level 2 – Chesterfield College
• BTEC Level 3 & NVQ Level 3 – Chesterfield College (Current)
Past Employment
• Part time work:
• Paper Round
• Cafe
• Previous apprenticeship (2011-2013)
Likes & Dislikes
• Keeping fit and healthy
• Socializing
• Trips and Holidays
How?Needed fresh start
Wanted stable & valuable apprenticeship
Life Structure
Unsupported in previous job – Had to organise college myself
Why?
Updated CV
NHS Jobs
Apprenticeship Website
What?Job description – Repair, Maintain & Install
Career prospects
NHS Reputation
Well supported
Interesting Variety
What I have learned• Topped up electrical knowledge• Built basic understanding of computers and networking• Used various mechanical machinery such as Lathes and Milling machines• Health & Safety aspects
People I have met• Supportive• Kind• Honest• Helpful
Future ProspectsFurther Study• Complete BTEC Level 3 Electrical Engineering• HNC & HND/ Foundation Degree• IPEM Training scheme ( Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine)• Full DegreeCareer• Hope to stay with the NHS • Progress further up the ranks
1. Applied for the apprenticeship, correct route for me
2. Offered a place
3. Begun my introductions of health and safety, different departments and teams
4. Begun training to become a qualified Clinical Technician
5. Qualify further
6. Become key element in the NHS
Expected Costs
• Expected £72k for a 4 Year Engineering Apprenticeship(Hogarth & Hasluck paper, Institute of Employment Research, Warwick university, 2003)
• Assuming over 4 years: 60% of time learning40% of time contributing at Band 4 level
• Training costs picked up by Education Y&H
• Education Y&H incentive payment £6.5k
• LTHT insisted we employ at AfC Band (Band 1),some Trust do not!
CostsCost Type Cost Estimate
(4 Years)
Wages (including on-costs) £73k
Indirect/Direct costs (@29% x 0.6) £13k
Tools, PPE, Desk, Computer, etc £2k
Training Supervisor Time (1hr/wk B7) £4k
Staff Supervision / Mentoring / Teaching (10 hrs/wk B6) £32k
Training Provider (JTL) £6k
NVQ 2 (PEO) Fees £1k
NVQ 3 Fees £1k
Technical Certificate Fees £3k
Expected Work Contribution (0.4 x B4) -£40k
TOTAL COST £95k
Lessons Learnt• Some managers and scientists don’t understand apprenticeships,
unexpected enthusiasm from others!
• Best to Advertise - School February ½ term week for September start date
• Assessment day vital – Applications are all very similar(note: 25% female applications in Engineering)
• Wait for 100 applications per post – (we closed slightly too soon)
• 3 classes of applicant:- School leaver- Career change- University fall back
