Healthcare Science Associate - Apprentice

Assist Genetic Technologists in day-to-day laboratory work, providing genetic testing services to NHS patients within the Central and South region. Work as a team and be required to keep a high standard of laboratory health, safety and risk procedures. 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.

Training Outcome:

Most apprentices gain a permanent job as a Healthcare Science Assistant at NHS AfC band 3 or 4 within our department or continue studying on a Level 6 apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The West Midlands Genomics Laboratory (WMGL) is the largest genomics facility in the UK and lead provider for one of the seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH) in England, the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&S GLH). The C&S GLH is hosted by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) and serves 11 million people across a large geography. Working in partnership with four major acute Trusts and their Local Genomic Laboratories (LGLs) the GLH covers the West Midlands, Oxford and Wessex areas. The WMGL 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.

Working Hours :
28 months contract. Core hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. Occasional Saturday rota: 9.00am - 2.00pm. 1 day a week will be spent attending online college lessons and working on academic tasks.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience