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Nursing auxiliaries and assistants > Sterile Services Technician
Engineering and maintenance | Healthcare
Sterile services technicians clean and decontaminate equipment used in hospital operating theatres, clinics and wards.
You could do a college course that may give you an advantage when applying for trainee roles. Courses include:
You may need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science for a Level 3 course, A-Level or T Level
You could start by taking a healthcare science Level 2 apprenticeship or higher apprenticeship for healthcare science associates. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A Levels, or equivalent, for a higher apprenticeship.
Volunteering
You can get some work experience by volunteering in the NHS. This could help if you apply for an apprenticeship or a job.
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got some of the relevant skills and experience needed for this role. There are no set requirements but you'll usually need good literacy and numeracy skills. Some employers may ask for GCSEs or equivalent.
You could join organisations like The Institute of Decontamination Sciences for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
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As part of your day-to-day duties, you could:
With experience, you could progress to assistant manager, service manager, head of department or general health service management.
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Youll be working on electrical equipment which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Waters water and wastewater processes, and how theyre performing across the network. During the apprenticeship youll become qualified to carry out planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment, modifying and rewiring, testing, and inspecting, condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems on our sites.You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Electrical Pathway. (Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering).?We work with Basingstoke College and you will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on a fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our travel guidelines and business expense policy.Start date: 2nd September 2024Base Location: Farnham STW GU9 9ND.Working hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 7.30 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 36-42 MonthsTraining provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worthing Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN
You will be working alongside an experienced technician for the duration of your programme and will receive ongoing support from your dedicated mentor on-site, line manager and engagement partner who will guide you and help develop your experience to excel within your career at Thames Water. You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Mechanical Pathway. (Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering).?Start date: 2nd September 2024Working hours: 36Programme Length: 36-42 MonthsBase Location: Rye Meads Sewage Works - SG12 8JY.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN
You will be working alongside an experienced technician for the duration of your programme and will receive ongoing support from your dedicated mentor on-site, line manager and engagement partner who will guide you and help develop your experience to excel within your career at Thames Water. You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Mechanical Pathway. (Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering).?Start date: 2nd September 2024Working hours: 36Programme Length: 36-42 MonthsBase Location: Bishops. Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN
Youll be working on electrical equipment which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Waters water and wastewater processes, and how theyre performing across the network. During the apprenticeship youll become qualified to carry out planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment, modifying and rewiring, testing, and inspecting, condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems on our sites.You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Electrical Pathway. (Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering).?We work with Basingstoke College and you will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on a fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our travel guidelines and business expense policy.Start date: 2nd September 2024Base Location: Crawley RH10 3NWWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 7.30 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 36-42 MonthsTraining provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worthing Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN
You will be working alongside an experienced technician for the duration of your programme and will receive ongoing support from your dedicated mentor on-site, line manager and engagement partner who will guide you and help develop your experience to excel within your career at Thames Water. You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Mechanical Pathway. (Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering).?Start date: 2nd September 2024Working hours: 36Programme Length: 36-42 MonthsBase Location: Maidenhead & Sunbury Sewer Treatment Works.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN
Start date: 2nd September 2024.Base Location: Shalford - Guildford - GU4 8BW.Working hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 7.30 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 36-42 Months.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN.This is an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as one of our ICA Apprentices. You will be learning about new and innovative technologies that will improve the way we work at Thames Water for years to come. This is a great opportunity to learn the essential skills that are already in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career.You will be working alongside an experienced technician for the duration of your programme and will receive ongoing support from your dedicated mentor on site, line manager and engagement partner who will guide you and help develop your experience to excel within your career at Thames Water.As an Instrumentation automation and control (ICA) Apprentice youll be helping to control all the instruments and systems we have on our sites. Youll be working on the technology which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Waters water and wastewater processes, and how theyre performing across the network.?During the apprenticeship youll become qualified to carry out planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment, modifying and rewiring, testing, and inspecting, condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems.You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard ICA Pathway. Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering. We work with Basingstoke College and you will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our business expense policy.
Start date: 2nd September 2024.Base Location: Farmoor - Oxford - OX2 9NS.Working hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 7.30 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 36-42 Months.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN.This is an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as one of our ICA Apprentices. You will be learning about new and innovative technologies that will improve the way we work at Thames Water for years to come. This is a great opportunity to learn the essential skills that are already in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career.You will be working alongside an experienced technician for the duration of your programme and will receive ongoing support from your dedicated mentor on site, line manager and engagement partner who will guide you and help develop your experience to excel within your career at Thames Water.As an Instrumentation automation and control (ICA) Apprentice youll be helping to control all the instruments and systems we have on our sites. Youll be working on the technology which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Waters water and wastewater processes, and how theyre performing across the network.?During the apprenticeship youll become qualified to carry out planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment, modifying and rewiring, testing, and inspecting, condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems.You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard ICA Pathway. Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering. We work with Basingstoke College and you will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our business expense policy.
Start date: 2nd September 2024.Base Location: Latton - Cirencester - GL7 5QFWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 7.30 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 36-42 Months.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN.This is an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as one of our ICA Apprentices. You will be learning about new and innovative technologies that will improve the way we work at Thames Water for years to come. This is a great opportunity to learn the essential skills that are already in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career.You will be working alongside an experienced technician for the duration of your programme and will receive ongoing support from your dedicated mentor on site, line manager and engagement partner who will guide you and help develop your experience to excel within your career at Thames Water.As an Instrumentation automation and control (ICA) Apprentice youll be helping to control all the instruments and systems we have on our sites. Youll be working on the technology which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Waters water and wastewater processes, and how theyre performing across the network.?During the apprenticeship youll become qualified to carry out planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment, modifying and rewiring, testing, and inspecting, condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems.You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard ICA Pathway. Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering. We work with Basingstoke College and you will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our business expense policy.
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