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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

The Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology Department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic, specialist team as an Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant. The successful candidate will be supported in undertaking a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science, combining structured academic learning with practical, hands-on experience within a highly specialised clinical service.

The post holder will work under direct and at times indirect supervision of the Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners undertaking tasks and duties delegated to them, which are within the scope of this job description. They will work collaboratively within the specialist area to meet the needs of patients, following departmental policies and procedures.

The role is primarily to support the Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners to deliver safe, high-quality diagnostic related tasks to patients, this will include preparation of patients and equipment prior to a wide range of GI Physiology diagnostic related investigations and treatments.

Interview Assessment Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026

37.5 hours per week, to include 1 day per week study leave to undertake a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (~24-month duration)

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Main duties of the job

The Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant will work as part of the specialist GI Physiology team, supporting Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners in the delivery of a comprehensive range of diagnostic investigations and treatments, main duties:

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

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15,600 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

26 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-8387301

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant will support Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners in delivering a range of specialist GI Physiology diagnostic investigations and treatments. Duties will include preparing patients and equipment, assisting during clinical procedures, undertaking delegated technical and administrative tasks, maintaining equipment and supporting quality assurance processes. The post holder will work under appropriate supervision, developing their clinical knowledge and practical competencies through the Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme, while ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and confidentiality.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant will support Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners in delivering a range of specialist GI Physiology diagnostic investigations and treatments. Duties will include preparing patients and equipment, assisting during clinical procedures, undertaking delegated technical and administrative tasks, maintaining equipment and supporting quality assurance processes. The post holder will work under appropriate supervision, developing their clinical knowledge and practical competencies through the Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme, while ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and confidentiality.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications
• Basic understanding of the importance of patient care, confidentiality and safety

Desirable

• Additional relevant qualifications in science or healthcare
• Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory or patient-facing environment
• Awareness of the role of Healthcare Science within the NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to learning
• Compassionate, caring and respectful towards patients and colleagues
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback and supervision

Desirable

• Demonstrates a particular interest in science, healthcare or diagnostic investigations

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications
• Basic understanding of the importance of patient care, confidentiality and safety

Desirable

• Additional relevant qualifications in science or healthcare
• Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory or patient-facing environment
• Awareness of the role of Healthcare Science within the NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to learning
• Compassionate, caring and respectful towards patients and colleagues
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback and supervision

Desirable

• Demonstrates a particular interest in science, healthcare or diagnostic investigations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

GI Physiology Service Manager

Warren Jackson

[email protected]

01482624039

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15,600 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

26 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-26-8387301

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

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