Apprentice - Healthcare Science Associate

The Level 4 Apprentice in Healthcare Science will assist our Genetic Technologists in day-to-day laboratory work, providing genetic testing services to NHS patients within the Central and South region. You will be working as a team and will be required to keep a high standard of laboratory health, safety and risk procedures. As part of the apprenticeship, 1 day a week will be spent attending online college lessons and working on academic tasks in order to gain a Level 4 BTEC qualification. You will receive support from both college and the laboratory for your studies.

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Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate - CSR Group Scientific Training

Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Michelle Owen on 0121 335 8036 or michelle.owen9@nhs.net

The Trust is committed to inclusive recruitment. Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

Essential: - 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths grades 9 - 4 (A-C); - 2 A Levels or equivalent

Desirable: - Biology at A-Level standard

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Essential: - Basic understanding of the importance of Health Safety and Quality in a hospital laboratory

Desirable: - Basic understanding of human biology/genetics

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential: - Knowing when to ask for help

Skills

Personal Skills / Abilities & Attributes

Desirable: - Problem-solving skills