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Transforming Medical Engineering: A Trust's Perspective on Apprenticeship Success

Since 2010, the need for skilled professionals in medical engineering has grown due to increasing complexity and technological advancements. This document outlines the challenges faced by the medical engineering field, including the necessity for tailored training and effective apprenticeship programs. Highlighting the recruitment timeline and the personal journey of Robert Thompson, an apprentice in this field, it emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent internally. This initiative aims to deliver practical skills where universities fall short, ensuring a robust workforce that meets healthcare demands.

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Transforming Medical Engineering: A Trust's Perspective on Apprenticeship Success

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  1. HCS ApprenticeshipsMedical Engineering A Trust’s Perspective

  2. We have a problem!

  3. We have a problem! Radiation Engineering Recruitment Success Since 2010

  4. 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

  5. We have a problem! We need to grow our own!

  6. 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

  7. Our Apprenticeships Recruitment Timeframe • 17thJune 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

  8. My Medical Engineering Apprenticeship Robert Thompson

  9. About Me • 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 • Facebook

  10. My apprenticeship pre employment process Why? How? Needed fresh start Wanted stable & valuable apprenticeship Life Structure Unsupported in previous job – Had to organise college myself Updated CV NHS Jobs Apprenticeship Website What? Job description – Repair, Maintain & Install Career prospects NHS Reputation Well supported Interesting Variety

  11. My apprenticeship experience so far • 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

  12. Summary • Applied for the apprenticeship, correct route for me • Offered a place • Begun my introductions of health and safety, different departments and teams • Begun training to become a qualified Clinical Technician • Qualify further • Become key element in the NHS

  13. 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!

  14. Costs

  15. Lessons Learnt • Some managers and scientists don’t understand apprenticeships, unexpected enthusiasm from others! • Best to Advertise - School February ½ term weekfor 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

  16. Thank You

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