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Healthcare Science Laboratory/Biosample Technician Apprenticeships
Posted 10 hours ago by Cambridge University Hospitals
Permanent
Full Time
Science & Technology Jobs
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 0
Job Description
Healthcare Science Laboratory/Biosample Technician Apprenticeships Main area Division RD-Apprenticeship Grade Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship Contract Apprenticeship: 27 months (Could be reduced to 18 months depending on successful candidates previous qualifications.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 180-RD-264179
Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D Town Cambridge Salary £16,258 PA, increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months in post Salary period Yearly Closing 03/08/:59 Interview date 20/08/2026
Job overview 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 an entry level Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in our Clinical Research Facility Department .Join the Cambridge Clinical Research Facility as a Biosample Apprentice and gain hands on experience supporting cutting edge clinical research. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in sample handling, processing, and data management within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, contributing directly to improving patient care and advancing medical science. You will also visit the Pathology Department where you will shadow and assist staff with 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.
Main duties of the job As an Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant, you will be providing support with practical and administrative tasks to help facilitate the smooth running of the laboratory and provide technical support to assist the scientific staff. Duties include assisting with the day to day laboratory housekeeping and processes, carrying out routine laboratory maintenance, collecting samples, preparing buffers and reagents, admin tasks such as scanning sample requests and assisting with the maintenance of general laboratory records and filing systems (please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties).
Working for our organisation 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 over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together safe, kind, excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study a Laboratory Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Applicants should have an interest in science and have a GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Science, Maths and English (or equivalent qualification (i.e. functional skills . You will be new to this role and will be able to learn and build new skills. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. In return, you will receive support to gain a wide range of experiences and skills, supervision and mentoring.
The contract length is between 18 to 27 months and the apprenticeship salary on commencement is £16,258; after 12 months in post this will increase to the National Minimum Wage. The Trust is proud of its values of Together - Safe, Kind and Excellent and looks to provide its staff with support, training and progression opportunities; towards the end of your apprenticeship contract you will be supported by the Apprenticeship Team to apply for permanent employment. We have a high success rate of apprentices who have gained further employment within the Trust, many continuing to study further higher level and degree apprenticeships.
There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice.
We also have apprenticeships in nursing which are subject to different terms. For more information on the Nursing Apprenticeship scheme please check our website
NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have:
Interviews are due to be held on 20th August 2026
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose created colleague only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part time working, job share, term time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification Qualifications
Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D Town Cambridge Salary £16,258 PA, increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months in post Salary period Yearly Closing 03/08/:59 Interview date 20/08/2026
Job overview 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 an entry level Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in our Clinical Research Facility Department .Join the Cambridge Clinical Research Facility as a Biosample Apprentice and gain hands on experience supporting cutting edge clinical research. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in sample handling, processing, and data management within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, contributing directly to improving patient care and advancing medical science. You will also visit the Pathology Department where you will shadow and assist staff with 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.
Main duties of the job As an Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant, you will be providing support with practical and administrative tasks to help facilitate the smooth running of the laboratory and provide technical support to assist the scientific staff. Duties include assisting with the day to day laboratory housekeeping and processes, carrying out routine laboratory maintenance, collecting samples, preparing buffers and reagents, admin tasks such as scanning sample requests and assisting with the maintenance of general laboratory records and filing systems (please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties).
Working for our organisation 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 over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together safe, kind, excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study a Laboratory Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Applicants should have an interest in science and have a GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Science, Maths and English (or equivalent qualification (i.e. functional skills . You will be new to this role and will be able to learn and build new skills. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. In return, you will receive support to gain a wide range of experiences and skills, supervision and mentoring.
The contract length is between 18 to 27 months and the apprenticeship salary on commencement is £16,258; after 12 months in post this will increase to the National Minimum Wage. The Trust is proud of its values of Together - Safe, Kind and Excellent and looks to provide its staff with support, training and progression opportunities; towards the end of your apprenticeship contract you will be supported by the Apprenticeship Team to apply for permanent employment. We have a high success rate of apprentices who have gained further employment within the Trust, many continuing to study further higher level and degree apprenticeships.
There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice.
We also have apprenticeships in nursing which are subject to different terms. For more information on the Nursing Apprenticeship scheme please check our website
NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have:
- The right to work in the UK
- Been a UK resident for the last three consecutive years
- If residing in the UK with a visa, documents that are not due to expire during the term of the apprenticeship contract
- EU citizens need to hold pre settled or settled status or have indefinite leave to remain also meeting the above criteria
- Not already achieved a qualification in the same subject matter at an equivalent or higher level
Interviews are due to be held on 20th August 2026
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose created colleague only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part time working, job share, term time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification Qualifications
- Good standard of general education
- English GCSE pass at Grade 4/C or above
- Maths GCSE pass at Grade 4/C or above
- Or an equivalent level of Literacy and Numeracy skills
- Science GCSE pass at Grade 4/C or above
- Experience of prioritising own work
- Experience of organisation of work (This can be attained at school, college, through work)
- Experience of working (including any work experience, voluntary, weekend, part time work or school associated activities)
- Experience within a laboratory environment
- Ability and desire to develop from the training and coaching provided
- Ability and interest in working in a patient and customer care focused environment
- An understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a flexible manner.
- Desire to work in a laboratory
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to demands of the job
- Experience of IT software programs
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to show motivation and punctuality
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise day to day workloads
- Ability to touch type
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. . click apply for full job details
