Supporting the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
Occupational Profile
Healthcare Science (HCS) Practitioners (HCSPs) fulfill a common occupational role (1). They work independently and as part of a team providing HCS scientific and technical services within HCS Divisions in Life Science, Physiological Science, or Physical Science, with the specific focus of work determined by the area/department within which they work (2).
They use expertise in applied scientific techniques to deliver patient sensitive and quality assured tests, investigations and procedures (in some cases, including specialist therapeutic interventions) on samples, patients and equipment. HCSPs are responsible for the analysis of a wide range of diagnostic tests that contribute to the clinical assessment of patients for the presence of disease, the monitoring of health and the effectiveness of treatments. While working to departmental protocols, HCSPs are required to use judgment, deal with ambiguity and supervise the training of those in the trainee practitioner and HCS support workforce. HCSPs work in a range of different settings including hospitals, primary care, public health, and private sector hospitals.
Summary of standard
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1212/healthcare_science_practitioner.pdf
