Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant - GI Physiology

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£15,600

Cottingham

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

Undertake a Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship assisting with GI Physiology investigations.
Earn £15,600 per year, working 37.5 hours per week.
Gain essential GCSEs in English and Maths, with A-Levels in Science desired.
The apprenticeship lasts 2 years and 2 months, starting on 2027-01-04.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.

About the Role

This apprenticeship offers the chance to become a qualified healthcare science assistant within the GI Physiology department. You will gain hands-on experience and complete a Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship.

Duties

Following training, your duties will include:

Assisting with patient preparation, clinical environments, and specialist equipment for GI Physiology investigations.
Supporting Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners during diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
Cleaning, preparing, maintaining, and quality controlling specialist diagnostic equipment.
Accurately recording, handling, and managing clinical data and patient information, adhering to confidentiality and information governance.
Communicating effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues, providing reassurance.
Contributing to departmental quality assurance, infection prevention, health and safety, and service improvement.
Actively participating in the Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme, including academic requirements and workplace assessments.

Training

You will undertake online/distance learning with a supported learning provider.
You will work alongside experienced clinical scientists, specialist practitioners, and other apprentices.

What happens at the end

Upon completion, you will be a qualified healthcare science assistant, with the possibility of a role within the service or similar.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem-solving skills
Logical thinking
Team working
Non-judgemental attitude
Patience

Qualifications

Essential: GCSE English (Language) (grade C/4 or above)
Essential: GCSE Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Desired: A Level Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Maths etc) (grade C or above)

Key Details

Wage: £15,600 per year
Working week: Monday - Friday. Potential for limited evening/weekend work to meet patient needs (to be discussed).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Duration: 2 Years 2 Months
Start date: 2027-01-04
Apprenticeship standard: Healthcare science associate (level 4)
Training provider: CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED