Healthcare Science Associate - Medical Microbiology

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Wirral is seeking a Healthcare Science Associate to join their Microbiology Service. The role requires a minimum of NVQ Level 4 in Biomedical Science or equivalent, alongside essential laboratory experience. The position involves working standard hours with occasional weekends and night shifts. Additionally, training in microbiology will be provided. A welcoming environment and comprehensive service to a large population are key features of this trust.

Qualifications

• Current laboratory experience is essential.
• Experience in microbiology or molecular biology is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service team.
• Work core hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
• Participate in weekend and night shifts.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent telephone manner

Current laboratory experience

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Biomedical Science

Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science

Full BSc in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Science Associate (Band 4) to join our team in the Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service based at the laboratory in Bromborough, Wirral.

Core hours of work will be 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. Weekend working is typically 1 in 4. Night shifts 8pm – 8am towards the existing 24/7 rota are contractual.

You will have attained a minimum of NVQ Level 4 in Biomedical Science, a Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science or a full BSc relating to biology or chemistry.

Good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner are advantageous. Current laboratory experience essential.

Experience in microbiology or molecular biology would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Healthcare Science Associate - Medical Microbiology position available with WUTH.

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.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Healthcare Science Associate - Medical Microbiology position available with WUTH.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Jul 2025