Apprentice Healthcare Science Support Worker

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Apprentice Healthcare Science Support Worker to join their Microbiology department. This permanent role involves supporting Biomedical Scientists and participating in a 24/7 shift system. Candidates should have strong communication skills, effective time management, and relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Mathematics, English, and Science. The apprenticeship offers study leave and training opportunities in a UKAS accredited environment.

Benefits

Study leave provided

Novice leadership and improvement training

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic data input.
• Experience working in a laboratory, preferably within NHS clinical settings.
• Experience with shift or out-of-hours working.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientists with automated equipment.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift system after training.
• Maintain high standards of patient confidentiality.

Skills

Effective time management

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with human tissue or fluids

Familiarity with LEAN principles

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above

Level 2 Key Skills or NVQ Level 2

Tools

Computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Healthcare Science Support Worker

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Job summary

37.5 hours, permanent post working as a support scientist within the Microbiology department.

The Pathology Departments of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust are collaborating to develop a joint service across hospital sites. While based at The James Cook University Hospital, this position may require cross-site working.

An enthusiastic Healthcare Science Support Worker (formerly Medical Laboratory Assistant) is sought to join the Microbiology department.

The department operates a 24/7 shift system at A4C rates, with participation in shift work after training. The post holder will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship, with study leave provided (location to be confirmed).

A high standard of patient confidentiality is essential.

The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS training approved. CPD is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should have good IT skills, a professional telephone manner, flexibility, manual dexterity, and experience working with automated equipment to assist Biomedical Scientists.

Note: Most UK apprenticeship programs are government-funded. To qualify, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years prior to starting, meaning living in the UK for most of the past three years without significant absences.

Please note applications will close once sufficient candidates are received.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff.

This advert will close once enough applications are received. Apply promptly if interested.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the full job description and person specification attached for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Effective time management and organization
• Strong communication skills across staff grades
• Ability to work with human tissue or fluids
• Capability to follow SOPs precisely and perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Familiarity with LEAN principles

Experience

• Experience with electronic data input
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Mathematics, English, and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications such as Level 2 Key Skills or NVQ Level 2 in relevant areas
• Experience working in a laboratory, preferably within NHS clinical settings
• Experience with shift or out-of-hours working
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Proficiency with computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust