Trainee Biomedical Scientist Apprentice - Birmingham/Manchester

Job summary

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

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 £24,600 with all university tuition fees paid for by the organisation.

*NOTE According to the apprenticeship funding rules, if you do not have a British passport your visa must be valid for the duration of the 4 years. If your visa expires before the apprenticeship ends you would not be eligible for the apprenticeship.*

*NOTE This apprenticeship is not suitable for those that already hold a degree in Biomedical Science or are already HCPC registered as Biomedical Scientist.*

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 TDL 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