Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant - GI Physiology
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Company Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Provider CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
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Location East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5JQ
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Health and science
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Ref NAS-2000061647
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Application Deadline Date 12/11/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week The service is run Monday - Friday. There may be some requirement for evening / weekend work going forward to meet patient need, but this will be discussed and will be limited.
Brief Description
This is a unique apprenticeship opportunity to support Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners in our GI Physiology diagnostic services. The work will involve direct patient contact as well as liaising with medical staff. As such, candidates must be 18 years of age when they start the apprenticeship (anticipated January 2027).
Training to be Provided
- The successful candidate will undertake online / distance learning with the learning provider (which is fully supported by the service)
- Day to day, the apprentice will be working alongside highly experienced clinical scientists and specialist practitioners as well as other apprentices to develop skills needed in the service
Future Prospects
Upon completion of the apprenticeship the successful candidate will be a qualified healthcare science assistant with the possibility of a role within the service, or similar.
Vacancy Detail
These are some examples of the duties that the successful apprentice will undertake following training:
- Assisting with the preparation of patients, clinical environments and specialist equipment for GI Physiology investigations
- Supporting Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners during diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort, dignity and safety
- Assisting with the cleaning, preparation, maintenance and quality control of specialist diagnostic equipment in accordance with departmental procedures
- Supporting the accurate recording, handling and management of clinical data and patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with information governance requirements
- Communicating effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, providing appropriate information and reassurance throughout the patient pathway
- Contributing to departmental quality assurance, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and service improvement activities
- Actively participating in the Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme, completing academic requirements, workplace assessments and competency-based training
Other Information
A core understanding of the importance of patient care, confidentiality and safety is required.
Candidates will also need to meet the funding eligibility criteria, including residency or appropriate visa (work and study) for a minimum duration of the apprenticeship programme.