Healthcare Science Laboratory Technician Apprentice


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£16,258
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

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 aLaboratory Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.Applicants should have aninterest in scienceand have aGCSE Grade4/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 beenthusiastic, have apositive work ethic, bekeen to learnand able towork in a team.In return, you will receive support to gain a wide range of experiencesand skills,supervisionand mentoring. The contract length isbetween18 to27monthsand 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 Excellentand looks to provide its staff with support,training and progression opportunities; towards the end of your apprenticeshipcontract,you will be supported by the Apprenticeship Team to apply for permanent employment.We have a highsuccess rate ofapprentices 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 websitehttps://www.careers.cuh.nhs.uk 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 Ifresidingin the UK with a visa, documents that are not be 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 with also meeting the above criteria Not already achieved a qualification in the same subject matter at an equivalent or higher level This vacancy will close at midnight on 10th August 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 19th 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 caf, 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

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