Healthcare Science Laboratory Technician Apprentice

at  Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Have you just completed your exams? Are you interested in starting a science apprenticeship? Would you like to be paid to develop your skills & gain a science qualification whilst working in an NHS setting? If you are enthusiastic and motivated to do well, this might be just what you are looking for!
We are delighted to offer Healthcare Science Level 3 Apprenticeships across our Pathology Directorate . Pathology is the study of the causes & effects of disease on the human body, which underpins every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing & treatment advice to using cutting-edge genetic technologies & preventing disease.
All staff contribute to CUH’s aim to provide the best possible outcomes and experience for patients. Come and join your local hospitals (Addenbrooke’s & the Rosie) & be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.

THE DEPARTMENTS AVAILABLE INCLUDE:

• Haematopathology & Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS)
• Immunology
  As an Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant , you will be providing support with practical and administrative tasks to help facilitate the smooth running of the laboratory and provide technical support to assist the scientific staff. D uties include assisting with the day-to-day laboratory housekeeping and processes, carrying out routine laboratory maintenance, collecting samples from Main Pathology and GP Specimen Receptions, preparing buffers and reagents, admin tasks such as scanning sample requests and assisting with the maintenance of general laboratory records and filing systems (please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties).
  Our Trust
  Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
  CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
  Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
  The contract length is for 27 months and the apprenticeship salary on commencement is £14,400 ; after 12 months in post this will increase to the National Minimum Wage (depending upon your age). The Trust is proud of its values of Together – Safe, Kind and Excellent and looks to provide its staff with support, training and progression opportunities; towards the end of your apprenticeship contract you will be supported by the Apprenticeship Team to apply for permanent employment. We have a high success rate of apprentices who have gained further employment within the Trust, many continuing to study further higher level and degree apprenticeships.
  Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study a Laboratory Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Applicants should have an interest in science and have a GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Science, Maths and English (or equivalent qualification (i.e. functional skills)). You will be new to this role and will be able to learn and build new skills. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. In return, you will receive support to gain a wide range of experiences and skills, supervision and mentoring.
  There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice.
  This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th August 2024
  Interviews are due to be held on 26th August 2024
  We also have apprenticeships in nursing which are subject to different terms. For more information on the Nursing Apprenticeship scheme please check our website https://www.careers.cuh.nhs.uk
  NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter

Please refer the Job description for details