Healthcare Science Associate - Apprentices

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science starting in September 2026. As an apprentice, you will support Genetic Technologists in providing essential genetic testing services to NHS patients.

The position includes attending online college lessons to achieve a Level 4 BTEC qualification, along with comprehensive training and mentorship. This role promotes a high standard of laboratory health and safety while being committed to inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with an interest in science.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory health and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Genetic Technologists in day-to-day laboratory work.
• Provide genetic testing services to NHS patients.
• Attend college lessons and complete academic tasks for Level 4 BTEC qualification.

Job description

Overview

The West Midlands Genomics Laboratory (WMGL) based in Birmingham Women’s Hospital is recruiting enthusiastic individuals with an interest in science to undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science to start in September 2026.

Responsibilities

The Level 4 Apprentice in Healthcare Science will assist our Genetic Technologists in day‑to‑day laboratory work, providing genetic testing services to NHS patients within the Central and South region. You will be working as a team and will be required to keep a high standard of laboratory health, safety and risk procedures. As part of the apprenticeship, one 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.

Further Information

• Further and higher education, skills and vocational training - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate - CSR Group Scientific Training

Equality and Diversity

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Contact

Michelle Owen
Senior Genetic Technologist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]