I am struggling to find a trainee Biomedical Scientist contract despite graduating in 2023 with a First-Class Honours degree that is IBMS accredited.
After graduating, I was fortunate to gain employment as a laboratory technician in an agricultural company, where I worked for two years. However, I have since found it very difficult to move into the NHS and secure roles such as a Medical Laboratory Assistant or similar entry-level pathology positions.
My applications are straight up rejected possibly due to a lack of NHS laboratory experience, which has created a barrier, as I am finding it difficult to gain that initial experience despite actively applying for roles and reaching out to laboratories across different hospitals with very limited response.
I am now unsure of the most effective route to gain the necessary NHS experience to progress into a Trainee Biomedical Scientist position and would appreciate any guidance or support on how to move forward.