Apprentice Biomedical Scientist Review

Handling all the sample managing, from sorting and booking samples to getting patient results out on time.

How to use the Siemens machines for sample analysing.

Going from school into a degree apprenticeship is difficult, especially if you've never had a long term job before. Working full time takes a lot of getting used to as do the lack of holidays (e.g. no Christmas holidays or easter or summer :( ).

Pretty well organised

Good support, but not a lot for new people easing into the job, but then again you can't expect to be spoon-fed. I think as an improvement they could consider allowing first year or even all apprentices to choose a shift that they prefer and maybe circling it round to keep it fair.

Depends on the topic. Working towards my qualification entails a variety of departments and modules. Some module staff are very helpful and organised, others not so much.

Not very well, Biomedical sciences degree is not extremely relevant for the job until you are a band 5 or above.

Yes lots.

Yes

Its a great opportunity to get a head start in life.

Apply to a hospital in the city that you live.