Assistant Healthcare Scientist / Associate Practitioner
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Department of Newborn Screening and Biochemical Genetics at Birmingham Womens and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) provides laboratory services as defined by the UK NHS Blood Spot Screening Programme and by NHS England for Metabolic Disorders (Laboratory Services). It additionally includes highly specialised biochemical testing for inherited metabolic disorders, accessible to patients and clinicians worldwide.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Healthcare Scientist / Associate Practitioner to support the Inherited Metabolic Disorders Service based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
The laboratory consists of the NBS section, one of the largest newborn screening laboratories in the UK and the IMD section which carries out a range of specialised regional and national investigations utilizing techniques including GCMS, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, chromatography techniques, enzymology and cell culture.
This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. Laboratory hours are 09:00 to 17:10.
Successful applicants must have previous experience of working in an NHS Hospital Laboratory and meet the person specification as outlined in the Job Description. They must display good IT skills, show attention to detail, be able to follow operating procedures and work closely within a dedicated team.
If you wish to discuss the position in greater depth, please contact Louise Allen or Joanna Mason (Deputy Section Heads)
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Healthcare Scientist / Associate Practitioner roles across Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,147 - £27,596 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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