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Healthcare science assistant (level 2)

Carrying out routine technical and scientific procedures and support within hospitals, doctor surgeries and other healthcare settings for a wide range of people.

Qualification level
2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration
12 months
Apprenticeship category
Health and science
Maximum funding
£5,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • never discriminate against patients, carers or colleagues
  • maintain the highest standards of person centred care, treating every person with compassion, dignity and respect
  • promote mental health and well being
  • communicate basic information effectively verbally and in writing to patients, carers and colleagues
  • work effectively as part of the HCS team and the MPT
  • reflect on your practice; and keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date
  • work within the limits of your personal competence
  • respond constructively to the outcome of appraisal, feedback and performance review
  • work safely in the HCS work place following safety, and risk management guidelines, taking appropriate action in response to incidents or emergencies
  • move/position individuals, equipment etc. safely
  • apply a range of techniques for infection prevention and control
  • follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality  standards relevant to your HCS practice
  • participate in technical audit as appropriate
  • provide general non-technical/technical advice, information, guidance to users of HCS services
  • follow specified HCS protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • take responsibility for the care you provide, including safeguarding, if involved in patient care
  • obtain verbal consent in line with protocols when you are directly involved in the delivery of a procedure, including explaining the nature and purpose of the procedure
  • protect patient/carers confidentiality when required
  • offer suggestions for improving services, providing reasons for these
  • contribute to research and innovation within the boundaries of your clinical and scientific practice as required
  • help create the conditions that assist your team in providing a supportive environment for colleagues

Full information on Healthcare science assistant (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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