Healthcare Science Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Cambridge is offering an exciting entry-level Healthcare Science Apprenticeship. This role involves supporting laboratory tasks, enhancing your expertise while earning a recognized qualification. We value diversity and inclusiveness, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Join us in delivering outstanding patient care while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Recognized qualification training

Supportive work environment

Salary while learning

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to support practical and administrative tasks in a laboratory setting.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support practical tasks to facilitate smooth laboratory operations.
• Assist with sample collection and laboratory housekeeping.
• Maintain laboratory records and filing systems.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Have you just completed your exams? Are you interested in starting a science apprenticeship? Would you like to be paid to develop your skills and gain a science qualification whilst working in an NHS setting? If you are enthusiastic and motivated to do well, this might be just what you are looking for!

We are delighted to offer entry-level Healthcare Science Apprenticeships across our Pathology Directorate. Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease on the human body. Pathology underpins every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing and treatment advice to using cutting-edge genetic technologies and preventing disease.

All staff, regardless of their role, contribute to CUH's aim to provide the best possible outcomes and experience for patients. Come and join your local hospitals (Addenbrooke's and the Rosie) and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.

As a Healthcare Science Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will support practical and administrative tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the laboratory and provide technical support to scientific staff. Duties include assisting with laboratory housekeeping and processes, routine maintenance, collecting samples from Pathology and GP Specimen Receptions, preparing buffers and reagents, admin tasks such as scanning sample requests, and maintaining laboratory records and filing systems. (Please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties.)

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on providing a quality service centered on people — patients, staff, and partners. Recognized for 'outstanding' patient care and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, this reflects the skill and dedication of our staff. CUH's values — Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent — are at the heart of patient care and staff conduct. The Trust offers accessible, high-quality healthcare for the local community and provides specialist services for regional, national, and international patients.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community — a place where everyone can be themselves. We value differences and support an inclusive environment where every individual can fulfill their potential. We aim for our staff to be truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, or socioeconomic status.