Apprentice Associate Practitioner of Biomedical Science
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Job summary
This is a 2 year apprenticeship post
- **Please note that to be eligible for this post you must have been a UK resident for 3 or more years, or meet the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked document: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/975792/2021_Employer_Rules_Version_5v1.0_FINAL__002_.pdf**
- The successful applicant must meet the entry requirements for The Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship. This is a 2-year course funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme.
- The successful candidates will complete a two year Healthcare Science Associate training programme. During the programme, you will complete the qualification and benefit from a structured in-house training programme.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a willingness to learn and an interest in the technology of a healthcare setting, to join our Blood Sciences team. The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary Pathology team (Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion).
The salary will be paid as a percentage of the top of the Band 4 (annexe 21) pay scale until the qualification is completed.
The post is based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Main duties of the job
Whilst studying, via distance learning, the successful candidates will gain experience and competence in a wide range of laboratory activities.
As an apprentice Associate Practitioner of Biomedical Science you will work in collaboration with fellow Associate Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists and other colleagues assisting in the provision of a diagnostic service. Duties include preparation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of complex laboratory equipment, and will include tasks of a practical nature for which a high level of manual dexterity and careful attention to detail is needed. You will also be expected to participate in the provision of an out of hours service as part of an average 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekinand mid Wales.Pathology provides pathology services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others.
The two hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart.
The Area
We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful north Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches, and thrilling scenery.
Details
Date posted
30 January 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£18,397 to £19,711.50 a year per annum (Annex 21)
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-AAP-419
Job locations
Blood Sciences, Pathology
Apley Castle, Telford
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Blood Sciences, Pathology
Apley Castle, Telford
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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