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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Support
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-24-337-A
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service
Town
Bromborough
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro

Band 2

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 2) to join our team in the Chester & Wirral NHS Microbiology Service based in Bromborough, Wirral.

Core hours of work will be 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

Shift contribution includes late shifts 12:00 to 20:00, plus a 12 hour night shift with specific hours to be confirmed .   Weekend working is typically 1 in 4 and also includes shifted hours.

A minimum of an NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Mathematics, English and at least one Science subject are necessary. Nationally recognised equivalents are acceptable. Applicants should be methodical and organised, with good communication skills and the ability to work effectively.

Previous laboratory experience and knowledge of microbiology would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

You will be assisting Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates in receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens. Your duties will include the preparation of reagents, operation of laboratory equipment, stock and record maintenance. Your post will also include general clerical duties such as data entry, telephone enquiries and post.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Healthcare Science Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 qualifications including Maths, English and Sciences.
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ2 Healthcare Science or Level 3 or higher

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Previous Laboratory experience
  • Work experience

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels.
  • Commitment to learning, Shows a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Good time management.
  • Good general, tidy appearance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nadia Duggan
Job title
Microbiology Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01244 362499
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