Job overview

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 the University of the West of England (UWE), you’ll work towards a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, accredited by the Royal 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must meet all apprenticeship eligibility criteria, failure to meet these criteria will result in application being withdrawn: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.