Apprentice Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as an Apprentice Medical Laboratory Assistant in our friendly but busy Cellular Pathology department based at Queen's Hospital.
Cellular Pathology receives 45,000 patient requests per annum. You will join our existing staff in preparing patient tissue and fluid samples in readiness for examination by qualified pathology staff.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in science and Pathology, will be IT literate, have excellent communication and manual dexterity skills. Prior laboratory or NHS experience would be an advantage.
As this is an apprenticeship alongside the job you will be completing the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate Apprenticeship.
Applicants are asked to carefully read the advert and Job Description before completing and submitting an application. Please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:
Be 16 years old or over
Have the right to work in the UK
Have been permanently resident in the UK for the past 3 years
PLEASE NOTE: The post is initially offered as a fixed term contract; but will become permanent on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,332 - £20,332 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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