Apprentice Healthcare Science Support Worker

To provide high quality service to clients under direct supervision To provide high quality care within a clinical setting Responsible for sample receipt, numbering and data entry onto a computer system Perform sample reception duties, including receiving, sorting, labelling, barcoding and racking of samples on arrival, including aliquoting urine samples Load samples onto centrifuges, pre-analytical automation, tracking systems or other sample preparation equipment Support in manual pre-analytical sample processing, i.e., inoculating culture media Preparation and completion of work lists and log sheets File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate, including arranging transport Use of the air tube system for receiving specimens and sending reports Distribute specimens to relevant laboratories, fast tracking urgent, clinic and label samples as appropriate. This may include packaging of samples for referral to external and internal agencies

Training:
As an apprentice, you will receive all the training you need to be able to carry out this role fully and competently, and you will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)

Training Outcome:
Following the successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for the apprentice to progress

Employer Description:
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. Our workforce of almost 10,000+ provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people.

Working Hours :
The department operates a 24/7 shift system at A4C rates. It is expected that the post holder will participate in shift working after a suitable period of training.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Flexible,Able to work under pressure