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Scientific Training Manager

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham, B15 2TG £49,387 – £56,515 a year Permanent Posted 14 August 2026 Apply by 14 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Training Manager to join the Education and Training Team at the West Midlands Genetics Laboratory (WMGL) in order to support formal and informal training programmes under the guidance and direction of the Education and Training Lead. This is a key role within the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub, responsible for coordinating, developing and delivering high-quality education and training activities that support workforce development across our scientific and technical services.

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual who is passionate about education, staff development and the future of the healthcare science workforce. The successful candidate will support and coordinate formal training programmes, including the Scientist Training Programme (STP), Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST), apprenticeship pathways and other Modernising Scientific Careers programmes, while also developing and promoting continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for staff at all stages of their careers.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with scientific, technical and clinical colleagues, you will help ensure that trainees and staff receive a high-quality learning experience, supporting programme delivery, trainee progression, training quality and compliance with national standards. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple laboratories, engage with national training bodies, and contribute to shaping innovative education and training provision within one of the UK's leading genomic laboratory services.

The Training Manager will coordinate, develop and deliver education and training programmes across the WMRGL and the wider Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub. The post holder will support a range of formal training pathways, including the Scientist Training Programme (STP), Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST), apprenticeship programmes and other healthcare science training routes, ensuring trainees receive a high-quality learning experience and progress successfully through their programmes.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date posted

14 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

284-26-8136716-DGRG

Job locations

Birmingham Women's Hopsital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details of this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree (first or second class with Honours or higher degree) preferably science related.
A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering professional training in Genetics or a related field

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in education e.g. PGCert

Knowledge

Essential

Accurate record keeping with meticulous attention to detail.
Detailed knowledge of training delivery in a diagnostic laboratory setting including an understanding of Good Scientific and Laboratory Practice.
Some experience of policy and strategy development
Management expertise

Desirable

Experience in a clinical genetics laboratory

Analytical & Judgement

Essential

Developed interpersonal skills to enable adequate communication with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
To seek out and establish networks and contacts to support training delivery
Ability to show initiative to identify and create solutions to problems and challenges
Experience of timetable planning and delivery.
Ability to work flexibly.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Enthusiasm/motivation
May be required to travel to attend national meetings with overnight stays.
Evidence of ability to supervise and manage a range of projects simultaneously
Ability to identify and use a range of educational tools and resources

Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge

Essential

Ability to gather and assimilate information i.e. use of internet and relevant databases. Computer literacy is essential including word processing, email and spread sheets.
Ability to communicate complex information in both verbal and written formats

Personal Skills/ Abilities & Attributes

Essential

Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
Team working
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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