Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering an apprenticeship for a Healthcare Science Assistant in its Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology department, based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham. The post is listed on the government's Find an apprenticeship service and closes on Thursday 12 November 2026.

The apprenticeship pays £15,600 for the first year, with the wage able to increase depending on age, plus set daily expenses of £6.10 per day. It is a full-time post of 37 hours 30 minutes a week, starting on Monday 4 January 2027, and lasting 2 years 2 months. There is one position available.

The successful apprentice will support Clinical Scientists and Specialist Practitioners in the Trust's GI Physiology diagnostic services. Duties include helping to prepare patients, clinical environments and specialist equipment for GI Physiology investigations, supporting staff during diagnostic procedures, and helping with the cleaning, preparation, maintenance and quality control of specialist equipment. The role also involves recording and handling clinical data, communicating with patients, carers and colleagues, and taking part in quality assurance, infection prevention and control, and service improvement work.

Alongside the hands-on hospital work, the apprentice will study towards a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science, the healthcare science associate apprenticeship, with one day a week dedicated to study. Training is provided by CSR Scientific Training Limited, with online and distance learning supported by the service. The Trust says the work will involve direct patient contact and liaison with medical staff, and candidates must be 18 years of age when the apprenticeship starts in January 2027.

Applicants need GCSEs in English Language and Maths at grade C or 4 or above. An A Level in a science subject, such as physics, chemistry, biology or maths, at grade C or above is desirable. The Trust is also looking for communication, IT, organisation, customer care and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, team working, patience and a non-judgemental approach. Candidates must also meet the funding eligibility criteria, including residency or an appropriate visa for the full duration of the apprenticeship.

The post is based at Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5JQ. The service runs Monday to Friday, although the advert notes there may be some limited evening or weekend work in future to meet patient need. The Trust warns that the advert may close earlier than the stated date if it receives a high volume of applications.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust forms part of the Humber Health Partnership with Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, which together employ nearly 20,000 staff across five hospital sites. The partnership says it sees well over one million patients every year. Applications for the apprenticeship must be made through the official GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship listing.