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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the well-established simulation team at NCIC as a simulation technician apprentice. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-directed, innovative candidate with excellent technical, multi-media, and audio-visual skills. The post holder will be able to provide technical expertise and support for all simulation activities within the simulation centre.
It is expected that the apprenticeship will take up to 24 months to complete.
Main Duties of the Job
- To provide first-line care and maintenance of simulation, clinical skills, and audio-visual equipment.
- To assist with preparing rooms, including simulation equipment to support training/education, teaching, courses, assessments, and examinations.
- Attend all training sessions for the apprenticeship programme whenever necessary.
About Us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the [UK Visas and Immigration website](Opens in a new tab).
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
- Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
- Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
- 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working Scheme
- NHS Discounts*
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
- Excellent opportunities for development*
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
_Subject to eligibility_
Important Information
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
- Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade 9-4 (A*-C)
- Motivation and willingness to undertake and complete the apprenticeship including the End-Point Assessment
Desirable
- Technical GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) such as ICT/computer science
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of coding/programming languages
- IM&T skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Desirable
- Knowledge of Laerdal LLEAP program and sim designer
Skills
Essential
- Methodical approach and an ability to follow instruction with attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
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Desirable
- Basic understanding of the healthcare environment
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Ability to prioritise work
- Calm under pressure and ability to meet deadlines
- Willing to work flexible hours, occasional weekend and evening work may be required
- Willing and able to travel within Cumbria and transport equipment
- Reliable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [UK Visas and Immigration website](Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [UK Visas and Immigration website](Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
Employer Name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Education Centre Cumberland Infirmary
Infirmary Street
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
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