Apprentice Healthcare Scientist Assistant

3 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2.

This 18 month programme aims to develop competent Healthcare Science Assistants who can support healthcare science associates, practitioners, clinical scientists and others in Respiratory and Cardiac Science.

The post holder will undertake work based training in conjunction with the Healthcare Science Assistant Training Programme, supported by the Academy of Healthcare Science.

As a Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentice you'll support colleagues in healthcare science. You will be trained to perform a variety of Healthcare Assistant supportive roles in a busy department, which will involve meeting, communicating and working with people from all backgrounds.

This role will be based primarily within the Department of Cardiac Investigations however to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship you will be required to attend the Respiratory department to compete the competencies.

This role as an apprentice healthcare science assistant is excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in working in a healthcare environment or to provide the foundations of a career in healthcare science as an alternative to full time education.

You will be working directly with patients, preparing them for diagnostic tests and trained in performing some diagnostic testing which includes ECGs, ambulatory monitor fitting, inputting data, following procedures, ordering stock and any other associated administrative duties.

There will be classroom sessions and work based assessment which contributes to the learning element of the programme.

Apprentices will complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.

The healthcare science level 2 apprenticeship is suited to those who are interested in the welfare of others and have a caring attitude to other people, with a keen interest in science. We are looking for an individual who can put the patient's needs before their own, be honest, friendly and have a professional attitude to work.

This position will be based mainly at UHCW however on occasion will require rotation to St Cross Hospital Rugby and the new City of Coventry Diagnostic Centre.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

To support the provision of community diagnostic services by providing a range of diagnostic procedures across various sites at UHCW NHS Trust and other sites in the local area under the direction of the Respiratory and Cardiac Healthcare Science Teams. In this role you will be primarily based in Cardiac Investigations.

Apprentices will undertake an initial structured departmental induction and training programme throughout the apprenticeship to enable them to:

- Provide support and assistance to Cardiac and Respiratory Healthcare Scientists across various sites throughout the Trust including the community diagnostic centre.
- To undertake a range of respiratory diagnostic procedures such as spirometry, capillary blood gas measurement and the issue of sleep monitoring equipment.
- To assist other Healthcare Scientists with more advanced Cardiac and Respiratory procedures.

For more information please contact Laura Speke tel 02476 966407.



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