Job overview

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. 

An exciting opportunity has become available for an aspiring healthcare scientist wishing to train in the speciality of Respiratory Physiology and form part of the regional community diagnostic centre. The post holder will undertake a 24-month training programme as a healthcare scientist level 4 apprentice within the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. Formal training will be given to develop the skill and knowledge applied to respiratory physiology. Study will take place in partnership with college provider.

This is a full-time post and there is an expectation that the apprentice will need to commit to self-directed study, attend college virtually and in person, and successfully complete the training programme within the contracted period.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a 24-month training programme as a Healthcare Science Level 4 Apprentice. Formal training will be given where the successful candidate can learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to working in a respiratory physiology service by undertaking routine respiratory and cardiac diagnostic tests. Study will take place in partnership with appropriate provider.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.