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Have you just completed your exams? Are you interested in starting a science apprenticeship? Would you like to be paid to develop your skills and 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!

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We are delighted to offer entry levelHealthcare Science Apprenticeshipsacross ourPathology Directorate. Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease on the human body. Pathology underpins every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing and treatment advice to usingcutting-edgegenetic technologies and preventing disease.

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All staff, regardless of their role contribute to CUH's aim to provide the best possible outcomes and experience for patients. Come and join your local hospitals (Addenbrooke's and the Rosie) and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.

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The department availablefor an apprenticeposition:

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As anApprentice Healthcare Science Assistant, you will be providing support with practical and administrative tasks to helpfacilitatethe smooth running of the laboratory and provide technical support toassistthe scientific staff. Duties 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).

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Our Trust

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Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000staff and over **** beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients,staffand partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the CareQualityCommissioner, 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.