Apprenticeship training course

Clinical scientist (level 7)

Collect, analyse and provide expert interpretation of clinical and specialist scientific data and make key judgements and decisions.

• Qualification level: 7 ; Equivalent to master’s degree.
• Typical duration: 36 months
• Apprenticeship category: Health and science
• Maximum funding: £20,000 ; Maximum amount government will fund ; for apprenticeship training.
• Also known as:
  • Clinical scientist
  • Individuals undertaking this occupation must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist (a protected title)
• Skills:
  Skills an apprentice will learn

  • Interpret, apply and comply with legislation, statutory frameworks, professional codes of practice and guidance.
  • Work within limits of personal and professional competence, justify and take responsibility for own actions and seek advice when required. Manage time, resources and workload effectively.
  • Apply relevant clinical and scientific knowledge in the clinical context, to inform own decision making, and that of service users, as appropriate.
  • Select and perform, if required, the appropriate analytical technique relevant to the given data set.
  • Assess and interpret the results of data analysis, report appropriately in accordance with the clinical and scientific context and recommend further investigations where appropriate.
  • Identify emerging clinical, scientific, analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, treatment and therapeutic procedures, as appropriate, and adapt practice accordingly.
  • Develop, introduce or modify procedures and techniques to improve service delivery, as appropriate.
  • Compare procedures and techniques against references or baseline and take action, as appropriate.
  • Assess and evaluate new technologies prior to their routine use.
  • Select, and if necessary develop, the appropriate methodology(ies) to investigate the problem or source of error.
  • Take appropriate action to correct problem or source of error based on the results of the investigation.
  • Search and critically appraise scientific literature, including literature on new and emerging technologies, and other sources of information.
  • Implement suitable evidence gathering strategies.
  • Evaluate evidence to inform professional practice.
  • Determine existing levels of knowledge, select the appropriate methodology(ies) and approaches in accordance with individuals’ needs, and use appropriate forms of communication with a diverse range of audiences, including colleagues and service users.
  • Lead projects to successful completion within agreed and defined timescales eg audits, research projects
  • Set, maintain and apply standards, and undertake quality control and assurance techniques.
  • Undertake audit and take appropriate actions to ensure quality of processes/procedures.
  • Present data and/or research findings to peers, in appropriate forms.
  • Facilitate learning and provide feedback to others, as appropriate.
  • Undertake risk assessments to identify and manage sources of risk in the workplace.
  • Select the appropriate equipment and methodology(ies) to ensure safe working practices, in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation.
  • Maintain an effective audit trail and initiate service improvements.
  • Keep accurate and comprehensive records and manage information in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
  • Reflect on and critically review practice and identify areas for personal and professional development.
  • Use digital systems in a manner appropriate to function and clinical scientific context.
  • Work in partnership with others to build sustainable professional relationships.

Full information on Clinical scientist (level 7) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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