Apprentice Healthcare Science Practitioner (Respiratory Physiology)
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Birmingham, B18 7QH
Closes in 11 days (Saturday 2 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 October 2024
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join the NHS as an apprentice in our Respiratory Physiology team. Working with clinical professionals to perform neurophysiological investigations for patients of all ages with a range of medical conditions across the Trust sites or local community, whilst undertaking Level 6 Healthcare Science degree apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
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£29,969 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
During the apprenticeship programme the rate of pay will be band 5 NHS Agenda for Change, on completion of the apprenticeship programme salary will NHS Agenda for Change band 6 (starting salary £37338pa)
- Training course
- Healthcare science practitioner (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm - including study time within working hours. Study time to be agreed with training provider.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Perform routine lung function tests
- Assists in the provision of the sleep diagnostic and therapeutic service
- Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of own equipment within the Respiratory Physiology section
- Participates in research and development activities within Respiratory Medicine (under supervision)
Where you’ll work
City Hospital
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
Your training course
Healthcare science practitioner (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
- Statutory and Mandatory Training in line with job role, including Health & Safety, Fire Awareness, GDPR and Data Protection, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Level 6 Healthcare Science Degree (BSc Honors)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
- Any (grade D)
- Maths & English (grade 4 or equivalent)
- Science - preferably biology or physiology (grade D)
- (educated to degree level) (grade 2:1)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role will involve a significant amount of time dealing with patients and therefore compassion, communication and interpersonal skills will be needed.
About this company
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust employs over 8000 staff. We understand that work is only one part of life. We are committed to helping our colleagues achieve the best possible work/life balance. We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it.
Company benefits
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust has opened the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital this year, with state of the art healthcare, facilities. Staff benefits include NHS pension, wellbeing services and generous annual leave
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Following completion of the level 6 degree, the role will continue as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Neurophysiology)
- Further progression through in-house training in other Neuroplogical investigations, including nerve conduction studies and completion of professional examinations.
- May be further opportunities to progress to The Scientist Training Programme (STP), should an opening become available (after a suitale period of under graduate experience).
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000257221.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Saturday 2 November at 11:59pm)
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