Healthcare Science Assistants contribute to safe patient care across all care pathways from conception to end of life in job roles within hospitals, general practice and other settings in the healthcare sector and across all areas of healthcare science

On completion, you would gain knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Person Centre Care
• Communication and working with others,
• Personal and Professional Development
• Health, Safety and Security
• Quality
• Clinical Care
• Leadership
• Research and Innovation

As part of the apprenticeship, you would also gain a qualification in the Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science.

What do I need?

• Ideally have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
• Applicants that do not have a C/4 in English or Maths will be required to take a re-sit during the apprenticeship
• Applicants will be required to apply for live vacancies through the NHS Jobs website. The apprenticeship course cannot begin until you have secured employment.

Where can it take me?

The Healthcare Science role may be a gateway to further career opportunities such as associate, management or senior support roles.

Halesowen College offer progression opportunities in the following apprenticeship areas:

• Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate

Additional information

Duration: 12 months

An apprenticeship is a real job, with hands-on experience, a salary and the chance to train while you work. You would be treated just like all the other employees, with a contract of employment, holiday leave and employee benefits. You would receive support from a dedicated assessor who regularly visits apprentices in the workplace.

Halesowen College have a dedicated recruitment team who support you in finding a job for your apprenticeship. After attending a pre-interview, you will be entered into our talent pool and will be notified about any potential vacancies.

We ask that you email your CV to apprenticeships@halesowen.ac.uk, from this Halesowen College will start to work with employers to assist in securing you a job role

Career Pathways