Trainee Biomedical Scientist Apprentice - London

Health Services Laboratories

The closing date is 04 April 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our apprenticeship programme and train to become a Biomedical Scientist.

Biomedical scientists work in healthcare laboratories diagnosing diseases and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment by analysing fluids and tissue samples from patients. They provide the 'engine room' of modern medicine - 70% of diagnoses in the NHS are based on pathology results provided by laboratory services.

Upon graduation we strive to have opportunities within the business for you to move into a permanent qualified biomedical scientist position.

The starting salary will be £27,006 with all university tuition fees paid for by the organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will join the organisation as an apprentice trainee biomedical scientist. During the period of 4 years, you will complete a part-time IBMS (Institute of Biomedical Science) accredited BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science degree whilst working in one of our pathology laboratories. Youll be supported through a comprehensive training programme to gradually build up your knowledge and skill set to achieve HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration as a Biomedical scientist via completion of the IBMS Registration Portfolio.

About us

At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual salary review- No banding restrictions:As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.

Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms

Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians

Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)

Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing

Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket

Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts

Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service

Competitive annual leave allowance-28 days

Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,006 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0111-25-0016

Job locations

1 Mabledon Place

London

WC1H 9AX


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES: To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: 1. To carry out Pathology investigations of patient samples under supervision as requested by the Clinical Services. 2. To operate and assist in maintenance of laboratory equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures. 3. To ensure agreed standards for turnaround times of samples and results are met. 4. To follow departmental operating procedures for Pathology analyses and undertake proper maintenance of equipment used. 5. To ensure work is completed and a handover is communicated prior to leaving a section. 6. To inform the senior staff or requesting clinician of abnormal or results. 7. To maintain confidentiality at all times. 8. To become familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the Department

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES: To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: 1. To carry out Pathology investigations of patient samples under supervision as requested by the Clinical Services. 2. To operate and assist in maintenance of laboratory equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures. 3. To ensure agreed standards for turnaround times of samples and results are met. 4. To follow departmental operating procedures for Pathology analyses and undertake proper maintenance of equipment used. 5. To ensure work is completed and a handover is communicated prior to leaving a section. 6. To inform the senior staff or requesting clinician of abnormal or results. 7. To maintain confidentiality at all times. 8. To become familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the Department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Appropriate qualifications to ensure acceptance onto the IBMS accredited
  • Biomedical Science degree programme e.g. A levels BBC to ABB (112 to 128 UCAS Tariff points) to include two science subjects from Biology,Chemistry, Physics or Maths
  • Level 2 standard in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous laboratory experience, desirable but not necessary.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Appropriate qualifications to ensure acceptance onto the IBMS accredited
  • Biomedical Science degree programme e.g. A levels BBC to ABB (112 to 128 UCAS Tariff points) to include two science subjects from Biology,Chemistry, Physics or Maths
  • Level 2 standard in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous laboratory experience, desirable but not necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Health Services Laboratories

Address

1 Mabledon Place

London

WC1H 9AX


Employer's website

https://www.hslpathology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health Services Laboratories

Address

1 Mabledon Place

London

WC1H 9AX


Employer's website

https://www.hslpathology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,006 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0111-25-0016

Job locations

1 Mabledon Place

London

WC1H 9AX


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