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Did you know!
- Salaries typically range from £18,500 to £22,000, depending on the student’s qualifications at entry.
- The working week is usually 37 hours and as with any role within the NHS will include shifts and on-call duties.
- There are over 50,000 healthcare scientists working in the NHS and public health services with almost 50 different science specialisms.
Course Information
Overview
The apprenticeship is aligned to professional recognition within the NHS and
other healthcare providers. Apprentices will be assessed at several stages
during their apprenticeship, this includes:
- A vocational competence observation
- A professional practice test
- A professional discussion
- This apprenticeship will also include the completion of a L2 Diploma in
Healthcare Science and completion of all of these elements will lead to the
graded apprenticeship award
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Who is this course for?
You will be compassionate; honest; conscientious and committed and will consistently adhere to the standards of Good Scientific Practice which sets out for the profession and the public the standards of behaviour and practice that must be achieved and maintained in the delivery of work activities, the provision of care and personal conduct of the healthcare science workforce appropriate to the role undertaken.
Entry requirements
You will need to successfully complete a baseline assessment in English and Maths.
Available Apprenticeships and Progression options
This apprenticeship can either lead straight into a Healthcare Science Assistant role or progression onto the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship.
Assessment types
- A vocational competence observation
- A professional practice test
- A professional discussion
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