Healthcare Science Associate Apprentice

Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS FT · Birmingham, UK

Salary
£25,272 a year
Level
Level 4
Duration
2 Years 4 Months
Closes
6 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 4 BTEC Diploma in Healthcare Science
Training provider
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

About the role

Join Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS FT as a Healthcare Science Associate Apprentice. This role involves assisting Genetic Technologists with laboratory work for NHS patients, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and dedicating one day a week to online college for a Level 4 BTEC qualification. You will receive comprehensive support from both the college and the laboratory for your studies. The West Midlands Genomics Laboratory (WMGL) is the largest genomics facility in the UK and a lead provider for one of the seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH). The C&S GLH is hosted by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) and serves 11 million people across a large geography. The WMGL has an excellent record as a training laboratory, offering training across all levels of the healthcare science career pathway and was recently awarded 'Employer of the Year' for 2024. Full competence-based training will be given.

Entry requirements

  • GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in Any Subject (x2), English, Maths, and Science. A-Levels at grade C or above in Any Subject (x2), with Biology desired at grade C. Strong communication, IT, attention to detail, organisation, customer care, problem-solving, presentation, and number skills are essential, along with logical thinking, team working, initiative, and patience.

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