HCS Apprenticeships Medical Engineering A Trust’s Perspective

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Radiation Engineering Recruitment Success Since 2010 We have a problem!

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!

We have a problem!

Our Apprenticeships Timeframe Nov 2012 Head of MPE approved investigation of apprenticeships Dec 2012Contact Health Education Y&H & Trust Apprentice Lead Jan 2013Draft Proposal for 3 Apprentices/Year Mar - Jun 2013Provider selection – JTL ltd Apr – Jun 2013Job Description & Banding Jul – Sep 2013Recruitment

17 th JuneGeneric advert (National Apprenticeship website) 4 th JulyCareers fair (Leeds Town Hall) 15 th July2x Band 1 posts released 17 th JulyFinal approval from Head of MPE & HR 18 th JulyNHS Jobs advert 22 nd JulyNHS Jobs advert closed early (120 applicants) 19 th AugustAssessment Day (20 applicants) 20 th AugustInterviews (10 applicants) 21 st AugustHR Pre-employment Appointment, OH & e-DBS 22 nd AugustReferences received 6 th SeptemberOH & e-DBS clearance 9 th SeptemberFE College start date 11 th SeptemberContracts Issued 16 th SeptemberTrust start date – induction Our Apprenticeships Recruitment Timeframe

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 ( ) Likes & Dislikes Keeping fit and healthy Socializing Trips and Holidays Facebook

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 Prospects Further Study Complete BTEC Level 3 Electrical Engineering HNC & HND/ Foundation Degree IPEM Training scheme ( Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine) Full Degree Career 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 learning 40% 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!

Costs Cost TypeCost Estimate (4 Years) Wages (including on-costs)£73k Indirect/Direct costs 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

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