Band 8 Health Science Services Jobs in the NHS
Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise.
26 live vacancies at this grade · 22 NHS employers · salary £57,528 - £108,814
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Open Positions
£51k - £92k
Salary Range
22
NHS Trusts
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What to expect from Band 8 Health Science Services roles
Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise. For health science services candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 26 live band 8 health science services vacancies across 22 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 8 health science services roles ranges from about £50,952 to £91,609 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration and advanced qualifications
- Extensive experience in specialist area
- Proven leadership and management track record
- Master's degree or equivalent (often required)
Role evidence to prepare
- Quality assurance, EQA, and accreditation compliance (UKAS/ISO 15189)
- Method validation and troubleshooting analytical equipment
- Authorising and interpreting results with clinical context
- Supervising and training support staff and trainees
Typical requirements
- HCPC registration (for biomedical scientist and clinical scientist roles)
- IBMS Certificate of Competence (for biomedical scientists)
- NHS Scientist Training Programme completion (for clinical scientists)
- Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline (haematology, microbiology, genetics, etc.)
Hiring locations
Current band 8 health science services demand is visible in Southampton, London, Leeds, Cheltenham, and Colchester and Ipswich. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, NHS Blood and Transplant, and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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Top NHS Employers
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
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