Healthcare science assistants support healthcare professionals.
£17,652 Starter
to£23,761 Experienced
40 to 42 a week
evenings / weekends on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course, like a Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science to help improve your chances of finding work.
You'll usually need:
You can do an intermediate apprenticeship in healthcare science.
The Academy of Healthcare Science has more information about apprenticeships.
You'll usually need:
You may have an advantage if you've worked or volunteered in a health or social care role.
You could contact the voluntary services co-ordinator at your local NHS trust for further advice. Do-it also has information on voluntary opportunities in your area.
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll usually need:
You could join organisations like the Academy for Healthcare Science for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a healthcare science assistant from:
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work in an office, in a laboratory or at a GP practice.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a healthcare science assistant right now.
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