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Healthcare Science Associate Apprentice

Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS FT · Birmingham · posted 23 October 2026

Wage
£25,272 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 4 Months
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Healthcare science associate (level 4)
Starts
1 February 2027
Closing date
6 November 2026
Positions
2

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  • Assist Genetic Technologists in day-to-day laboratory work, providing genetic testing services to NHS patients within the Central and South region
  • Work as a team and be required to keep a high standard of laboratory health, safety and risk procedures
  • 1 day a week will be spent attending online college lessons and working on academic tasks in order to gain a Level 4 BTEC qualification
  • You will receive support from both college and the laboratory for your studies

Your training

You will undertake your Apprenticeship training with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include: 

  • Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate
  • Level 4 BTEC Diploma in Healthcare Science
  • On-the-job competency training

Where it leads

  • Most apprentices gain a permanent job as a Healthcare Science Assistant at NHS AfC band 3 or 4 within our department or continue studying on a Level 6 apprenticeship

About Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS FT

The West Midlands Genomics Laboratory (WMGL) is the largest genomics facility in the UK and lead provider for one of the seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH) in England, the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&S 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.  Working in partnership with four major acute Trusts and their Local Genomic Laboratories (LGLs) the GLH covers the West Midlands, Oxford and Wessex areas.

 

The WMGL has an excellent record as a training laboratory, offering training across all levels of the healthcare science career pathway. We were recently awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ for 2024 by a national Apprenticeship provider. The Department is committed to continuous development and has an active seminar programme available to all staff. Full competence-based training will be given.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Any / Other Subject (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Any / Other Subject (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • A Level Any / Other Subject (grade C or above) — essential
  • A Level Any / Other Subject (grade C or above) — essential
  • A Level Biology (grade C or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Womens Health Care, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TG

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