As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Do you have a technical interest in Maths, Science or Construction? Do you want to work for an organisation where people are at the heart of what we do? Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare environments? If you answered yes to these three questions, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
In partnership with theUniversity of the West of England (UWE), you’ll work towards aBSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, accredited by theRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – paving your way to Chartered Surveyor status.
You will be working closely with external and internal stakeholders, and gaining hands-on experience in healthcare construction and refurbishment.
We are also interested in hearing from you if you are already studying your Level 4 qualification but this is not essential!
You will join us on a 5 year apprenticeship journey, 2 years studying a HNC and 3 years studying for your degree.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will:-
* Have studied a STEM subject
* Will have 5 A*- C GCSE’s or equivalent
* Have a technical interest in Maths, Science or Construction
* Have the ability to work carefully, methodically and safely
In return for your commitment, we will offer you:-
* A competitive starting salary which will progress to Band 4 upon successful completion of HNC elements of programme
* Access to a raft of national and local discounts as an NHS Employee
* Ability to also get Student Discount as an apprentice
* Ability to begin your NHS pension, where your employer pays in 20% of your annual salary!
Please note: Applicants must meet all apprenticeship eligibility criteria, failure to meet these criteria will result in application being withdrawn:
* Must be a UK or EEA citizen and have lived in the county for the last 3 years or a non EEA/UK citizen with right to work in the county with evidence that you have lived in the UK for the previous 3 years.
* Must NOT be in full time education by starting date of apprenticeship.
* Must NOT hold an equivalent or higher previous qualification in a related subject to the apprenticeship being offered.
* Must be able to evidence GCSE A* -D or equivalent qualification in English and Maths or pass initial assessment at interview (any certificate provided must be original certificates).
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE A*- D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or above; Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE A* - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1, Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
* Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a STEM subject
Knowledge
* A practical interest in a STEM subject
* Interest in working for the NHS
Skills
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
· Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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