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Healthcare Science Associate - Apprenticeship
NHS AfC: Band 2
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The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory (WMRGL) based in Birmingham Women’s Hospital is recruiting enthusiastic individuals with an interest in science to undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science to start in Autumn 2024.
The WMRGL has an excellent record as a training laboratory, offering training across all levels of the healthcare science career pathway. We were recently awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ for 2024 by a national Apprenticeship provider. The Department is committed to continuous development and has an active seminar programme available to all staff. Full competence-based training will be given.
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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.
Further information is available at:
Further and higher education, skills and vocational training - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
https://csr-group.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Healthcare-Science-Associate.pdf
Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Michelle Owen on 0121 335 8036 or [email protected]
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
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.
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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths grades 9 – 4 (A-C)
- 2 A Levels or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- Biology at A-Level standard
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
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- Basic understanding of the importance of Health Safety and Quality in a hospital laboratory
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- Basic understanding of human biology/genetics
Analytical & Judgement Skills
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- Knowing when to ask for help
Skills
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- Basic IT skills
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good team working, communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
Personal Skills / Abilities & Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Interest in working with patient samples
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to concentrate in a busy environment
- Good Listener
- Self-motivated and desire to learn new skills as required
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
- Professional approach to working in a hospital laboratory
Meini prawf dymunol
- Problem-solving skills
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Michelle Owen
- Teitl y swydd
- Technical Training Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0121 335 8036
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Karen Cooke
Senior Training Manager
0121 335 8036
Rhestr swyddi gyda Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector