• Job Description

  Req#: C9190-24-0882?language=en&page=1583&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are offering the exciting opportunity to undertake a Level 2 Healthcare Science (HCS) Apprenticeship within the Laboratory Medicine Directorate.

  Healthcare Science Assistants (HCSAs) perform a range of low risk, routine technical and scientific procedures usually within one broad area of HCS, following specific protocols and in accordance with health, safety, governance, and ethical requirements. HCSAs work using standard operating procedures, initially under direct supervision but increasingly with experience, under indirect supervision.

  HCSAs are required to actively engage in studying towards the Healthcare Science apprenticeship which includes a BTEC level 2 diploma.

  This post is to support the provision of laboratory diagnostic services by assisting and providing a range of diagnostic procedures, as appropriate, at different sites in the local area under the direction of the Lead Laboratory manager.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will be required to work under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory assistants and will be trained to:

  • Perform pre-analytical checks of sample integrity
  • Use the laboratory and hospital computer systems to book patient samples in
  • Answer the phone and help resolve queries
  • Load samples onto analysers, where appropriate
  • Help maintain stock levels and, where appropriate, replace reagents on analysers
  • Perform basic laboratory and point of care tasks within their specialism, as appropriate
  • Train in phlebotomy to take samples from patients, as appropriate

  The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.

  This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 14 months. Due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme visa sponsorship or Biomedical Science graduates are not applicable. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

  A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.

  About us

  Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

  You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

  Anassessment centre will take place on the morning of July 19th 2024. where you can come and meet some of the people you will be working with and existing apprentices. As this is part of the selection process, if successful, you will be expected to attend Interviews as well, which will be held on the afternoon of July 19th 2024.

  Date posted

  17 June 2024

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £12,514 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staff

  Contract

  Apprenticeship

  Duration

  14 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  190-7796-APP

  Job locations

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

  Royal Hallamshire Hospital

  Sheffield

  S10 2JF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

  When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

  When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised relevant general qualifications i.e. 5 GCSE's- to include Maths, English and science

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Healthcare experience (volunteer, work experience, care sector, personal).

  Communication Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required.
  • Need to be able to inspire confidence in patients and gain their cooperation.
  • Should be able to demonstrate a friendly, professional and approachable manner to all patient, carer and staff groups.
  • Good interpersonal skills Ability to communicate the results of basic clinical tests clearly and accurately in written technical reports and verbally.

  Planning and Organisation

  Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Able to prioritise workload

  Analytical Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrate good analytical skills and ability to work in a methodical way
  • Ability to communicate with other professionals within the trust and community with respect to planning diagnosis and care for patients.

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • The post holder requires developed practical and physical skills to use a range of equipment, to conduct clinical investigations, and to demonstrate the use of equipment and consumables, to patients.

  General Qualities and Attributes

  Essential

  • Analytical, organised and disciplined worker, adhering to protocols and guidelines during testing and specifically when performing and reporting test results
  • Proven good team working skills
  • Empathetic, caring nature and calmness qualities when dealing with difficult patients and distressing situations on a regular basis

  Desirable

  • An interest in health promotion of patients

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised relevant general qualifications i.e. 5 GCSE's- to include Maths, English and science

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Healthcare experience (volunteer, work experience, care sector, personal).

  Communication Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required.
  • Need to be able to inspire confidence in patients and gain their cooperation.
  • Should be able to demonstrate a friendly, professional and approachable manner to all patient, carer and staff groups.
  • Good interpersonal skills Ability to communicate the results of basic clinical tests clearly and accurately in written technical reports and verbally.

  Planning and Organisation

  Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Able to prioritise workload

  Analytical Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrate good analytical skills and ability to work in a methodical way
  • Ability to communicate with other professionals within the trust and community with respect to planning diagnosis and care for patients.

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • The post holder requires developed practical and physical skills to use a range of equipment, to conduct clinical investigations, and to demonstrate the use of equipment and consumables, to patients.

  General Qualities and Attributes

  Essential

  • Analytical, organised and disciplined worker, adhering to protocols and guidelines during testing and specifically when performing and reporting test results
  • Proven good team working skills
  • Empathetic, caring nature and calmness qualities when dealing with difficult patients and distressing situations on a regular basis

  Desirable

  • An interest in health promotion of patients

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

  Royal Hallamshire Hospital

  Sheffield

  S10 2JF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

  Royal Hallamshire Hospital

  Sheffield

  S10 2JF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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