Name: On Point Apprenticeships
Address: Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH, GB
Telephone: +44 191 433 8727

REQUIREMENTS

Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 1 Maths and English qualification, with Level 2 attempted or GCSEs C/4 or above to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study can also be funded up to an approved level 2 in English or maths or both, achievement is not mandatory and employers can choose to opt out.
Work within a hospital, general practice or other health setting
15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
Completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science.
‘Off the job’ training must be provided (326 hours)
Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews every 4 weeks.

CONTENT

Perform a range of routine technical and scientific procedures and services in accordance with standard operating procedures, policies and protocols.
Select and prepare equipment and the environment for healthcare science procedures.
Support the provision of clinical care delivered to individuals and maintain client confidentiality.
Carry out stock control of healthcare science equipment and consumables.
Communicate effectively with individuals.
Record, report and store information adhering to information governance and confidentiality requirements.
Support a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace.
Contribute to audit, innovation or research within scope of own role.
Maintain and develop own competence.