Job details
- Job reference: 251274
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 30/06/2026
- Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
- Location: Various
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 16/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: Various
Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Biomedical Support Worker
Grade: Band 3 – Annex 21
Location: Post 1 – St John’s Hospital
Post 2 – Western General Hospital
Post 3 – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
We are delighted to announce we are recruiting to this Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker role, which is based within NHS Lothian Department of Laboratory Medicine. The duration of the Modern Apprenticeship programme within the Department of Laboratory Medicine is two years. During this time the apprentice will be based in the reception areas of one of the blood science laboratories and will work as a member of NHS Lothian Blood Science team. The apprentice will be trained and supported to undertake pre analytical duties within the laboratory.
The apprentice will also be expected to attend the School of Health, Science and Technology on a day release basis to work towards a Higher National Certificate in Applied Science and a vocational qualification. The successful candidate(s) will be paid at 70% of band 3 in year 1 and 75% in year 2, on completion of training they will be paid as per the band 3 salary scale.
We are recruiting to this post based on your potential to contribute to our high quality patient care as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values.
To be considered for the Modern Apprenticeship programme candidates must be between 16-24yrs of age (or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or care experienced) and hold:
Chemistry & Biology at Higher Level C or above & Maths at National Level 5 c or above or NC Applied Science Level 6
In addition to this we are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn and how this will enable you to become a valued member of our team. The answers to our Assessment Questions are therefore extremely important and should reflect how you feel you match our desire for enthusiastic and dynamic people who demonstrate a can-do attitude.
Please read all attachments to this advert in full as this gives you helpful information on how to complete the application form as well as what is expected within a Modern Apprenticeship Role.
If you believe you have the potential to help us deliver world class healthcare and want to start to develop your career we would love you to apply.
The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory:
7th July 2026
Information Session
School of Health Science and Technology – Education Centre, St John’s Hospital
Week Commencing 13th July 2026
Face to Face Interview
Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 10th August 2026; we are not able to alter this date.
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