University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentice - Level 2
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to take your first step in a career in Healthcare Science. You will be working in the Radiation Protection Service helping our experienced team in the Approved Dosimetry Service. At the same time you will be following a level 2 apprenticeship in Healthcare Science, getting to understand the science behind the role.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
You will be assisting our Healthcare Science Associate in preparing and reading personal radiation monitors. Full training will be provided. You will be part of a wider Radiation Protection team of 40 Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists and Administrative Staff. You will need to demonstrate good attention to detail, dexterity and focus.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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Job Description
Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above to include Maths, English and Science
Experience
Essential
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
Desirable
- Knowledge of accountability, use of relevant Trust and departmental policies and procedures and importance of maintaining documentation
- A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles
Additional Criteria
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Essential
- Enthusiasm for work and to undertake appropriate training as required.
- Positive attitude to learning
- Punctuality and reliability in attending workplace and classroom sessions are essential attributes
- Conscientious
- Careful and methodical
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.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Joanne Johnson
01213717000
Pay scheme
Other
Band
Salary
£15642.00 to £24852.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
18 Month(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1101355
Job locations
63 Melchett Road
63 Melchett Road, Kings Norton
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 3HP
Attachments
- Job Description
1101355 ADS HCS Apprentice L2_Joanne Johnson JD PS .pdf – 518KB Opens in a new window
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