Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have recently been awarded an improved CQC rating of Good and are proud of what we’ve achieved. We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Calling 2020 A Level leavers!!
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people with heart problems?
Would you like to apply for a funded 3 year undergraduate degree, receive a competitive training salary, and become a healthcare scientist?
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual to undertake an apprenticeship in cardiac physiology starting in September 2020.
Healthcare scientists perform lifesaving clinical tests to diagnose specific heart problems.
An apprentice in healthcare science would be a self-motivated individual who is dedicated to learning and practicing cardiac science skills, completing an undergraduate degree whilst successfully working full time in the NHS. Be able to demonstrate aptitudes for the use of technology in healthcare and consistently convey a caring andcompassionate professional nature.
Training will be based at the busy and dynamic Cardiology Investigations Department at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital. You will also undertake the 3 year level 6 apprenticeship degree (cardiac physiology healthcare science) in conjunction with the University of the West of England. This will involve travel to their site.
To apply for the apprenticeship you will need to:
Hold at least 2 good grade science A Levels that include Biology or Chemistry science subjects (see job description for additional/alternative requirements)
Demonstrate an understanding of the cardiac science profession
Commitment to the Practitioner Training Programme in healthcare science (that includes successful completion of all training activities and staged assessments)
Demonstrate a commitment to our Trust and its values
Applications are encouraged from applicantants with expected A Levels grades and conditional offers may be made whilst waiting results.
For an informal discussion/further information please contact:
Peter Lewis peter.lewis3@nhs.net 0300 422 3561 (High Specialised Cardiac Physiologist)
Paula Smith paula.smith51@nhs.net0300 422 8281 (Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist)
Timothy Ruck, timothy.ruck@nhs.net0300 422 3561 (Principal Cardiac Physiologist)
Closing date for applications - 21st June 2020
Interview Date - 8th July 2020
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