Medical Electronics Apprentice

**The closing date is 10th Nov 2025**

**Anticipated Interview date(s) To be confirmed**

**Job summary**:
**Are you a College/School leaver with an interest in Electronics** - have you considered a rewarding career working for the NHS and looking to start your journey as a fully supported apprentice?

**Already have some training, experience and qualifications and want to progress**, then look no further
- we want to hear from you as well

Medical Electronics is a busy department responsible for maintaining medical equipment throughout Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and across the County of Somerset.

The department provides a comprehensive service carrying out the routine calibration, maintenance, repair and management of the Trusts Medical Equipment.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual in the role of an apprentice to join our team, this role supports the department across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30am to 05.00pm, with placements to undertake academic/practical training

We are able to offer a level 2/4 training in Healthcare Science (Clinical Engineering bias) with Dudley College/Avensys Training, dependant on your level of learning requirements. Salary starts at Apprentice NMW £7.55 per hour for the 1st year across all age groups then age dependent NMW.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
As an apprentice you will undertake training to carry out a wide range of technical activities associated with the use and management of medical technologies

This will include checking new equipment, testing the functionality and carryout simple repairs:

- Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested.
- You will play a key supporting role in the care and maintenance of a broad range of medical equipment throughout Somerset NHS Foundation Trust including across the community sites.
- You will be a well-organised, numerate, reliable and technical minded individual.
- Attention to detail is essential along with good communication skills
- The work requires being able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Ideally a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the region, to meet the needs of the service.

**About us**:
At **Somerset NHS Foundation Trust**, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

- ** Flexible working options** to help you balance work and life
- ** NHS pension scheme** for long-term financial security
- ** Generous annual leave allowance** to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on **career development** to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our **Blue Light Card**, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

**Why Somerset?** Somerset offers the perfect blend of **idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty**, and **breathtaking coastlines**, with vibrant cities like **Bristol**, **Bath**, and **Exeter**just a short drive away - and only two hours to **London**.

The region is home to excellent **educational facilities**, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

**Somerset truly has it all** - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

**Job description**:
**Dudley College/ Avensys Training enrolment criteria and eligibility requirements.**

You will learn, develop and be part of the team which provides a comprehensive support service by carrying out routine calibration, maintenance and repair of the Trust's Medical Equipment.

As an apprentice you will undertake training to carry out a wide range of technical activities associated with the use and management of medical technologies

This apprenticeship online programme with Dudley College will cover a wide range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, and will cover units such as:
The role of the medical engineer

Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace

Mathematics for Engineering Technicians

Acceptance Testing, Maintaining, Fault Finding and decommissioning of Medical Equipment

Anatomy, Physiology and Measurement

As well as a range of other mandatory and optional units

You will require 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science. Relevant industry experience and a clear DBS check.

You will be expected to have a sound level of mathematics and a good level of written English. Evidence of GCSE Grade A-C in maths and English, of Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent is a requirement for entry onto this course, you will need to provide evidence prior to enrolment.

**Funding Eligibility Requirements**:
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