Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant to join the GI Physiology Department. The role includes preparing patients and equipment for GI investigations and supporting Clinical Scientists during procedures.

You will study for a Level 4 Healthcare Science Diploma, combining academic learning with hands-on clinical experience. The post involves supervised practice, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality, and participation in quality

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Basic understanding of patient care, confidentiality and safety.
• Additional relevant qualifications in science or healthcare.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory or patient-facing environment.
• Awareness of Healthcare Science within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of patients, clinical environments and specialist equipment for GI Physiology investigations.
• Supporting Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners during diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort, dignity and safety.
• Assisting with the cleaning, preparation, maintenance and quality control of equipment.
• Supporting the accurate recording, handling and management of clinical data and patient information, maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicating effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contributing to departmental quality assurance, infection prevention and safety activities.
• Participating in the Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme, completing academic requirements and assessments.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated to learn

Compassionate and patient-facing

Adaptable and receptive to supervision

Interest in science/healthcare

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above

Basic understanding of patient care, confidentiality and safety

Additional relevant qualifications in science or healthcare

Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory or patient-facing environment

Awareness of the role of Healthcare Science within the NHS

Job description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant

The closing date is 12 November 2026

The Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology Department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic, specialist team as an Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant. The successful candidate will be supported in undertaking a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science, combining structured academic learning with practical, hands‑on experience within a highly specialised clinical service.

The post holder will work under direct and at times indirect supervision of the Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners undertaking tasks and duties delegated to them, which are within the scope of this job description. They will work collaboratively within the specialist area to meet the needs of patients, following departmental policies and procedures.

The role is primarily to support the Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners to deliver safe, high-quality diagnostic related tasks to patients, this will include preparation of patients and equipment prior to a wide range of GI Physiology diagnostic related investigations and treatments.

Interview Assessment Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026

37.5 hours per week, to include 1 day per week study leave to undertake a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (~24-month duration)

Main duties of the job

The Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant will work as part of the specialist GI Physiology team, supporting Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners in the delivery of a comprehensive range of diagnostic investigations and treatments, main duties:

Assisting with the preparation of patients, clinical environments and specialist equipment for GI Physiology investigations

Supporting Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners during diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort, dignity and safety

Assisting with the cleaning, preparation, maintenance and quality control of specialist diagnostic equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.

Supporting the accurate recording, handling and management of clinical data and patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with information governance requirements

Communicating effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, providing appropriate information and reassurance throughout the patient pathway

Contributing to departmental quality assurance, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and service improvement activities

Actively participating in the Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme, completing academic requirements, workplace assessments and competency-based training

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

The Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant will support Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners in delivering a range of specialist GI Physiology diagnostic investigations and treatments. Duties will include preparing patients and equipment, assisting during clinical procedures, undertaking delegated technical and administrative tasks, maintaining equipment and supporting quality assurance processes. The post holder will work under appropriate supervision, developing their clinical knowledge and practical competencies through the Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme, while ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and confidentiality.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

Qualifications and Education

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications
• Basic understanding of the importance of patient care, confidentiality and safety
• Additional relevant qualifications in science or healthcare
• Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory or patient‑facing environment
• Awareness of the role of Healthcare Science within the NHS

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to learning
• Compassionate, caring and respectful towards patients and colleagues
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback and supervision
• Demonstrates a particular interest in science, healthcare or diagnostic investigations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust