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Job summary
An exciting opportunity to take your first step in a career in Healthcare Science. You will be working in the Radiation Protection Service helping our experienced team in the Approved Dosimetry Service. At the same time you will be following a level 2 apprenticeship in Healthcare Science, getting to understand the science behind the role.
Main duties of the job
You will be assisting our Healthcare Science Associate in preparing and reading personal radiation monitors. Full training will be provided. You will be part of a wider Radiation Protection team of 40 Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists and Adminstrative Staff. You will need to demonstrate good attention to detail, dexterity and focus.
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: 17 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15,642 to £24,852 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 18 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1101355
- Job locations: 63 Melchett Road, 63 Melchett Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3HP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
Desirable
- *Knowledge of accountability, use of relevant Trust and departmental policies and procedures and importance of maintaining documentation
- *A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above to include Maths, English and Science
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Enthusiasm for work and to undertake appropriate training as required.
- *Positive attitude to learning
- *Punctuality and reliability in attending workplace and classroom sessions are essential attributes
- *Conscientious
- *Careful and methodical
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This advert is for Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentice - Level 2 with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in 63 Melchett Road, 63 Melchett Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3HP, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Health science services role. The advertised salary is £15,642 to £24,852 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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