Apprentice Healthcare Science Associates will undertake an initial structured departmental induction and then follow a training programme throughout the apprenticeship to enable them to: Work under the supervision of the Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Scientist and other team members in the delivery of high-quality care. Provide assistance and support to a broad spectrum of service users, and the multi-disciplinary team. Take operational and administrative responsibilities for a specific area of the laboratory or provide operational and administrative support within a laboratory area. This may include the supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants. Assist with the daily workload within a department. Assist with receipting orders. Assist with maintenance of and setting up of analytical equipment. Be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. Gain relevant work-based learning within a Healthcare environment. Become prepared and knowledgeable within the working environment and work towards gaining a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues, and hazardous chemicals. This may be blood, urine, other body fluids and faeces. The work involves exposure to case history information on a daily basis which may have the potential to cause emotional distress therefore candidates will need personal resilience and the ability to maintain a professional manner when dealing with these cases Please read person specification for essential qualifications before applying. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.