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    Healthcare Science Associate - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

    Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
    Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Apprenticeship
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    Job summary

    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.

    Main duties of the job

    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 - (

    Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Michelle Owen on or

    About us

    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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens 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.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths grades A-C)
  • 2 A Levels or equivalent

    • Desirable

  • Biology at A-Level standard

    • Knowledge & Nature of Experience

    Essential

  • Basic understanding of the importance of Health Safety and Quality in a hospital laboratory

    • Desirable

  • Basic understanding of human biology/genetics

    • Analytical & Judgement Skills

    Essential

  • Knowing when to ask for help

    • Skills

    Essential

  • 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

    Essential

  • 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

    • Desirable

  • Problem-solving skills
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