Recruitment Role Profile Form (Template)
Version 1.0
Last amended: February 2011
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Recruitment Role Profile Form
Job Title:
Apprentice Technician
School/Department:
School of Life Sciences
Salary
£14,767 to £16,017
Job Family and Level: Apprentice
Contract Status:
Fixed term contract
Hours of Work:
Full-time 36.25 hrs/wk
Reporting to:
Jaime Hughes
Purpose of the role:
To train as a technician within the School of Life Sciences to support both teaching & research
activities.
Main Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
% time
per year
To become competent in providing a technical support service to a number of
research groups, learning specific skills such as basic equipment maintenance,
instrument function checks, restocking of consumables, preparation of stock
reagents & general laboratory housekeeping to deal with their very diverse
needs, completing tasks to appropriate time and quality requirements.
Assistance with setting up laboratory classes as required.
Instruction of staff & students (after training) in some of the basic laboratory
techniques carried out in the School
Learn and understand the importance of Heath & Safety within the School and
the University.
To be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the School and University
Health and Safety policy.
To be able to demonstrate the ability to complete risk assessments, standard
operating procedures, appropriate waste disposal, accurate record keeping and
stock control.
30%
To undertake and complete a suitable college course throughout the training
period with a view to completing an NVQ qualification.
To create and maintain a training log book over the duration of the training
period to record skills learned and projects worked on.
Any other duties appropriate to the role of a trainee technician
20%
30%
20%
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/
Education
Skills/Training
Experience
Essential
Good
standard
of
secondary
education, 5 GCSEs grades A-C or
equivalent, to include English, Maths
& a relevant sciences subject
Desirable
GCSE
ICT
(Information
Communication Technology)
equivalent.
 Good standard of written and verbal
communication skills.
 Proven ability to work effectively
and efficiently both when alone and
in a team.
 Commitment to developing a career
as a Technician
 Time management skills
 The ability to study part-time whilst
fulfilling the duties of the post
 Flexibility with the ability to work
under supervision and as part of a
team
No previous experience essential
IT skills
&
or
An interest in Life Sciences
Previous work experience (part
time, paid or voluntary) or
evidence of active participation in
extra-curricular activities
Decision Making
i)
taken independently by the role holder
Routine simple tasks once competent
ii)
taken in collaboration with others
Assist colleagues with the non-routine tasks
iii)
referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder
Any non-scheduled tasks or tasks requiring further training
Additional Information
As an Apprentice this role is focused on training and once competent in a particular area to
then be able to move on to learn other skills.
There will be a chance for the role holder to sample work in other disciplines within the School
Please quote ref: APP2016-106316.
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