Pathology Lab Apprentice: Biomedical Support Technician

NHS; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering an Apprentice Biomedical Support Worker position within the Cellular Pathology team. The role provides full training, supervision, and a structured apprenticeship programme to build practical skills for a future career in healthcare.

It is suitable for individuals over 18, with induction, ongoing supervision, and an End Point Assessment, completing within a 24-month timeframe.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• 2 Science-based A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• Previous Laboratory Experience.

Responsibilities

• To provide support to the Biomedical Scientist staff in the day-to-day provision of the Histology service, handling of patient specimens, chemicals and reagents.
• To learn how to use and maintain equipment.
• To learn and use the Laboratory Information System.

Skills

Good Organisational skills

Ability to work under instruction

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4+)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4+)

2 Science-based A levels or Level 3 qualification

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering an Apprentice Biomedical Support Worker position within the Cellular Pathology team. The role provides full training, supervision, and a structured apprenticeship programme to build practical skills for a future career in healthcare.

It is suitable for individuals over 18, with induction, ongoing supervision, and an End Point Assessment, completing within a 24-month timeframe.