Apprentice Health Care Science Support Worker

Maintain regular communication with Departmental Managers
and Senior Biomedical Scientists in relation to training and work related matters Participate in laboratory meetings to ensure effective dissemination of information and discussion of issues relating to area of expertise Providing training as required to laboratory staff in area of expertise Always treat colleagues and laboratory users with courtesy and respect as stated in Trust Personal Responsibility Framework Ensure that accurate electronic and paper records are maintained Participate in allocated work rotas, carrying out laboratory techniques in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures Prioritise workflows so that timely and accurate results are produced to achieve a high standard of diagnostic work which will contribute to optimal patient care To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control

Please refer to the job description in the advert for further details.

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 :
It is expected that the post holder will participate in a rota covering 24/7 working after a suitable period of training. 37.5 hours over 5 days, please note this will include evening and weekend working (TBC).

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