# Band 4 Healthcare Science Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-4-healthcare-science-assistant/a6287ae9-3ae2-463d-8b64-10d6256bc826 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-4-healthcare-science-assistant/a6287ae9-3ae2-463d-8b64-10d6256bc826.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 to £31,157 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T10:37:18.686Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0020-26-0792?employerCode=C0020 - **Application URL:** https://uhb.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/15047?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.uhb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Service (MPDS) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for a suitably qualified and experienced Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner to join our team in a permanent role. MPDS is one of the largest solid tumour genetic-profiling centres in Europe, processing around 30,000 samples a year. The service provides a range of molecular pathology tests including protein expression, gene mutation, methylation and amplification, and chromosome translocation. The service also provides a circulating tumour DNA service for EGFR mutation analysis. Services are provided for wide range of regional and supra-regional Trusts, being a referral centre, and as such there will be an opportunity to also participate in research and development. The department has huge expertise in various technologies including real time PCR, pyrosequencing, FISH, immunohistochemistry and next generation sequencing (NGS). The post holder will be joining a dedicated team including scientists, technicians, and molecular pathologists. The Directorate has undergone exciting changes in recent years with the on-going alignment of processes and equipment across the four hospital sites. The laboratories are UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards and IBMS accredited for training. We support Continuous Professional Development. Encouragement is given to attend and participate in both internal and external lectures/seminars. ### Main duties of the job We are seeking a highly motivated individual, with good range of laboratory skills keen to contribute to the continued success of the service along with significant laboratory experience. Whilst previous experience of working with molecular techniques is desirable candidates with microtomy experience are encouraged to apply. Please provide details within your supporting evidence of how previous laboratory evidence will fit in with this request. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the Biomedical and Clinical Scientists and Genetic Technologists working in MPDS for internal users within the Trust along with external users at regional, national and international level and will have excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to use their initiative. Specific duties will include responsibility for initial IQC management and data handling/processing in multiple areas of processing. ### About us University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role. ### Details - Date posted: 08 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 4 - Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: 304-1100389 - Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Service (MPDS) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for a suitably qualified and experienced Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner to join our team in a permanent role. MPDS is one of the largest solid tumour genetic-profiling centres in Europe, processing around 30,000 samples a year. The service provides a range of molecular pathology tests including protein expression, gene mutation, methylation and amplification, and chromosome translocation. The service also provides a circulating tumour DNA service for EGFR mutation analysis. Services are provided for wide range of regional and supra-regional Trusts, being a referral centre, and as such there will be an opportunity to also participate in research and development. The department has huge expertise in various technologies including real time PCR, pyrosequencing, FISH, immunohistochemistry and next generation sequencing (NGS). The post holder will be joining a dedicated team including scientists, technicians, and molecular pathologists. The Directorate has undergone exciting changes in recent years with the on-going alignment of processes and equipment across the four hospital sites. The laboratories are UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards and IBMS accredited for training. We support Continuous Professional Development. Encouragement is given to attend and participate in both internal and external lectures/seminars. ## Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated individual, with good range of laboratory skills keen to contribute to the continued success of the service along with significant laboratory experience. Whilst previous experience of working with molecular techniques is desirable candidates with microtomy experience are encouraged to apply. Please provide details within your supporting evidence of how previous laboratory evidence will fit in with this request. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the Biomedical and Clinical Scientists and Genetic Technologists working in MPDS for internal users within the Trust along with external users at regional, national and international level and will have excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to use their initiative. Specific duties will include responsibility for initial IQC management and data handling/processing in multiple areas of processing. ## Responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - *Significant experience within a relevant laboratory environment. - *Awareness of National Health Service. - *Awareness of Health and Safety issues. **Desirable** - *Experience of scientific investigations and research projects - *Awareness and understanding of core molecular genetic technologies ### Qualifications **Essential** - *Educated to degree level in Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, or related subjects. - *Or equivalent experience **Desirable** - *Professional registration such as with HCPC or VRC is of interest but not essential ### Additional Criteria **Essential** - *Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team. - *Good verbal and written communication. - *Keyboard and mouse skills (ECDL, word, Excel). - *Manual dexterity and hand -- eye co- ordination **Desirable** - *The ability to work closely with all members of a busy team, undertake changes to work routines and practice at short notice, and to quickly pick up new skills and techniques are all desirable qualities in the candidate ## Documents - [JD PS.pdf (PDF, 539 KB)](document:2949941) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.