Healthcare science assistant

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1.2 yr

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

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

What you'd do

Receive, label, and log clinical samples accurately

Prepare samples and reagents for scientific testing

Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces

Assist with patient-facing procedures under supervision

Stock and rotate consumables and reagent supplies

Complete records and data entry in laboratory systems

Follow waste disposal and decontamination procedures

What you'd learn

The role of healthcare science departments in patient care

Safe handling and processing of blood, tissue, and body fluid samples

Basic laboratory techniques and equipment maintenance

Patient communication and dignity in clinical settings

Infection prevention and decontamination procedures

Record-keeping, data entry, and patient confidentiality

Health and safety including COSHH in laboratory environments

Ready to look for a place?

See live Healthcare science assistant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

Find vacancies

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