Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

48-month Apprenticeship agreement developing into a permanent role on successful completion.

Permanent appointment to Band 4 on completion.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to embark on a 36 month Apprenticeship within the Christie Medical Physics and Engineering team here at The Christie. The successful candidate will receive first class training and work towards a HNC in General Engineering whilst developing professional skills to work towards registration as a Mechanical Engineer. After the completion of the Apprenticeship there may also be the possibility of the successful candidate completing a BEng (Hons) degree fully funded by the Christie.

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic apprentice who is keen to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. The individual should be flexible and adaptable. Primary duties will consist of corrective and planned maintenance of our radiotherapy medical devices such as medical linear accelerators.

The position attracts the usual NHS benefits including, pension scheme, 27 days holiday (up to 33 days dependent on service) plus bank holidays. All applicants should currently be allowed to work in the UK.

• Practical abilities and the desire to work with your hand
• High motivation and enthusiasm to work in the engineering maintenance environment
• The ability to follow instructions and diagrams
• The ability to work accurately and a good eye for detail
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Good numeracy and literacy abilities to work with data
• The ability to work on your own initiative, but also be a good team worker

As an apprentice, you will be trained in the maintenance and repair of highly complex medical devices, including linear accelerators and CT scanners. As a member of the radiotherapy engineering team, you will participate in all aspects of maintenance, repair and quality control checks, providing a vital service which directly impacts upon patient treatment. As a valued team member, you will develop a wide range of engineering skills working with electronic, mechanical, and computer based systems.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world;

chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

• 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (Maths, English and Science mandatory)
• Plus either 2 A Levels at grade C or above or Engineering BTEC at Level 3 with Merit grade profile

A long listing of candidates will be determined upon application. Candidates are advised to use the Supporting Information section of the application like a Personal Statement in order to set you apart from the competition. For example, explain why you are drawn to the role, describe your hobbies and interests and outline why you would be a good candidate for the position.

Long listed candidates will be asked to attend an Assessment Day at the Christie where their theoretical, practical and teamwork skills will be evaluated. Following the outcome of the Assessment Day a shortlist of candidates will be determined and invited to interview which will be the final phase of the selection process.

The Assessment Day will also provide candidates with an opportunity to meet our current and past apprentices, see the medical equipment we maintain and also ask any questions about the Apprenticeship.

Above all, our current apprentices…