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Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Trainee Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician
Grade: Band 4 (Annex 21 Training Post)
Location: SMART Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 18th November 2022
Please read this advert and all attachments in full before applying for this role. The Job Descriptions attached are currently under review, however, the information provided will give a clear indication of what is involved in the Modern Apprenticeship role.
We are delighted to announce we are recruiting several Band 4 Trainee Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician positions. This a new and exciting pathway delivered over 4 years, which will enable you to progress into the role of Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician upon completion of the Modern Apprenticeship.
We are recruiting to these posts based on your potential to contribute to our high-quality patient care as well as the demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation NHS Lothian Values.
To be considered for the Modern Apprenticeship programme candidates must be between 16-24yrs of age (or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or care experienced) and must hold a National 5 grade C above in English, Maths and Science at Grade C and above. In addition, it is desirable applicants must have National 5 or above in a Craft, Design and Technology or Technical Graphics subject.
In addition to this, we are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn to enable you to become a valued member of our team. The answers to our Assessment Questions are therefore extremely important and should reflect how you feel you match our desire for enthusiastic and dynamic people who demonstrate a can-do attitude. Please note that your CV will not be considered as part of the application process.
Please read all attachments to this advert in full as this gives you helpful information on how to complete the application form as well as what is expected within the Modern Apprenticeship Role.
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If you believe you have the potential to help us deliver world class healthcare and want to start to develop your career we would love you to apply.
The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory.
Thursday 24th November | Information Session |
Wednesday 30th November | Group Assessment |
Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th December | Face to Face Interview |
Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 9th January 2023; we are not able to alter this date.