Blackpool-based, Atlas, BFW Management Ltd has launched a medical engineering trailblazer at Blackpool’s Victoria Hospital site.
The apprenticeship is recognised by the Government Skills Funding Agency and is provided by South East-based Medical Room, in conjunction with Atlas. Ryan Connor from Blackpool is the first to join the scheme and has his sights on becoming a fully qualified medical engineer and clinical technologist.
On the completion of two years on the job training and assessment, Ryan will become qualified in servicing and maintenance in medical engineering.
Ryan, who previously worked in medical engineering support at Victoria Hospital, where he repaired and serviced oxygen devices, commented on his recent appointment: “I’ve been given a fantastic opportunity to pursue a career in medical engineering.
Ryan added: “I’m incredibly grateful to the team at Atlas who have not only made this possible, but have also supported me thus far. I’m look forward to developing my skills and knowledge over the next few years.”
Fully supported by Atlas, Ryan will then continue his career by applying to the University of England at Bristol for a further three years’ education. Once this is all completed this will then enable Ryan to apply for RCT registration.
Director at the Medical Room, Mike Green said: “It is fantastic to see Ryan starting his journey to becoming a fully qualified medical engineering with us and Atlas.
“Medical engineering is often seen as being shrouded in mystery. It is one of the essential roles within a clinical environment and it is about the management of risk all of which supports patient safety, which is the main reason for our profession.”
Atlas’ Deputy Chief Medical Engineer, Darren Gilheaney said: “We are delighted to be able to offer Ryan an opportunity to further his career with Atlas. Ryan has been a fantastic member of our medical engineering support team and has always shown a keen interest, whilst also proving that he has the capacity and desire to develop a career within medical engineering.
“At Atlas, we have an opportunity to offer a clearly defined career progression path, this will allow Ryan to build up his knowledge and experience in parallel with learning the skills necessary to be a medical engineer.”
