Apprentice Healthcare Scientist
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Company: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
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Location: NW9 5EQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £29,613.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000022097
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Application Deadline Date: 01/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
Are you interested in laboratory work and supporting healthcare teams in diagnosing and treating bacterial diseases? This UKHSA apprenticeship allows you to gain hands‑on experience in a national reference laboratory while working towards a Level 6 IBMS‑accredited Biomedical Science degree.
Training to be Provided
- You will attain a Level 6 IBMS‑accredited Biomedical Science degree. and learn skills to demonstrate a variety of knowledge skills and behaviours.
- Training will take place in the workplace and in person with our provider, and you will have a dedicated 20% of your paid time towards your learning.
Future Prospects
Career progression will be supported.
Vacancy Detail
This Healthcare Scientist Apprenticeship sits within UKHSA Reference Microbiology, a specialist national service providing testing for clinically important microorganisms, including hazard group 2 and 3 pathogens. The service supports partners across local, regional, national and international public health. As an apprentice, you will support routine laboratory operations, including receiving and registering samples, preparing and processing specimens, and carrying out molecular assays and conventional microbiological techniques under supervision. You’ll work to established standard operating procedures using a range of phenotypic and molecular methods for organism detection and identification.