The Healthcare Science (HCS) Associate workforce supports the work of HCS Practitioners and Clinical Scientists in performing high quality, safe diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring technical and scientific procedures 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 HCS.

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 4 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?

On completion of the apprenticeship individuals will be eligible to join the Academy for HCS’s (AHCS) accredited Associate Register at Level 4.

Additional information

DURATION

24 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

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