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Free Membership Opportunities
IHEEM offers a number of free memberships including;
Apprentices, Students, NHS Trusts and Universities.
Click below to find out more about these memberships and how to apply.
APPRENTICE Member
Apprentices currently undertaking an Approved Apprenticeship Scheme within an NHS Trust or private sector employer within the Healthcare Estates Sector may apply to become Apprentice Affiliate members and take advantage of the full range of educational and networking events available.
REQUIREMENTS
IHEEM invites applications for Apprentice Affiliate Membership from all Apprentices undertaking an Approved Apprenticeship Scheme within an NHS Trust or private sector employer within the Healthcare Estates Sector.
Apprentice Affiliate Member Benefits:
- An opportunity for you to engage with healthcare engineering industry professionals providing an insight into the range of careers available in the sector
- Access to ‘Members Only’ section on the IHEEM website – providing access to a wide range of technical documents and information on professional matters
- Automated CPD Recording & Logging
- Accessible & affordable CPD
- Mentoring opportunities
- Work Experience Opportunities
- Bursary Opportunities
- Networking opportunities at Branch Events
- A copy of the Health Estate Journal, issued ten times a year
- Access to international links within the industry
Please note:
The maximum length of membership at this grade is 5 years, during which time members will be expected to upgrade to full membership of the Institute. IHEEM membership staff will review this aspect annually.
This grade of membership does not grant the use of professional post-nominals, but members will be able to state that they are “An Apprentice Affiliate Member of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management”
IHEEM Apprentice Affiliate Membership is Free of Charge.
STUDENT Member
Students with an interest in the Healthcare Estates Sector can apply to become IHEEM Student Affiliate Members and take the opportunity to engage with healthcare engineering industry professionals, who can provide an insight into the range of careers available in the sector.
REQUIREMENTS
IHEEM invites applications for Student Membership from all Students with an interest in the Healthcare Estates Sector.
Student Member Benefits:
- An opportunity for you to engage with healthcare engineering industry professionals providing an insight into the range of careers available in the sector
- Access to ‘Members Only’ section on the IHEEM website – providing access to a wide range of technical documents and information on professional matters
- Automated CPD Recording & Logging
- Accessible & affordable CPD
- Mentoring opportunities
- Work Experience Opportunities
- Bursary Opportunities
- Networking opportunities at Branch Events
- A copy of the Health Estate Journal, issued ten times a year
- Access to international links within the industry
Please note:
The maximum length of membership at this grade is 5 years, during which time members will be expected to upgrade to full membership of the Institute.
Student members must be in full or part time study to qualify for this grade. If working and studying an engineering course or current qualifications obtained already satisfy a higher grade, that would be the preferred route.
This grade of membership does not grant the use of professional post-nominal’s, but members will be able to state that they are “A Student Member of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management”
IHEEM Student Affiliate Membership is Free of Charge.
NHS Trust
Why not take advantage of our free NHS Membership to underwrite and confirm the competency of your employees?
All tradespersons working in the NHS, can apply for personal membership and receive all benefits free of charge.
NHS membership is free of charge and is offered on the basis that as part of the IHEEM ongoing commitment to “balance its membership” all lower grade (band 4 and below) tradespersons and technicians working directly within the NHS will be offered free personal membership of IHEEM.
REQUIREMENTS
IHEEM welcomes applications from any NHS Trust, join the network of dedicated professionals who are interested in keeping up with the latest healthcare news and guidance.
NHS Trust Benefits:
- 5% discount on IHEEM personal membership annual subscriptions – available to all Trust employees
All Trust employees will have access to:
- Gain access to the SFG20 software for £1000 (normally £6000)
- An opportunity for you to engage with healthcare engineering industry professionals providing an insight into the range of careers available in the sector
- Accessible & affordable CPD
- Mentoring opportunities
- Networking opportunities at Branch Events
- A copy of the Health Estate Journal, issued ten times a year
- Access to international links within the industry
If your Trust or Board is already an existing IHEEM NHS Trust, please fill out the individual affiliate form below to be attached to your organisation:
UNIVERSITY Member
Universities with Departments that have a focus on Engineering, the Built Environment or Architecture, may take advantage of IHEEM University Affiliate Membership and help inspire the next generation of healthcare engineers and estate managers.
REQUIREMENTS
IHEEM welcomes applications from Universities, Faculties or Departments that focus on Engineering, the Built Environment or Architecture.
University Affiliate Benefits – available to your students and staff:
- An opportunity for you to engage with healthcare engineering industry professionals providing an insight into the range of careers available in the sector
- Accessible & affordable CPD
- Mentoring opportunities
- Networking opportunities at Branch Events
- A copy of the Health Estate Journal, issued ten times a year
- Access to international links within the industry
University Affiliate membership is FREE OF CHARGE so why not encourage and inspire the next generation of healthcare engineers and estate managers.