Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a support role within the Medical Microbiology laboratory. The post involves processing and preparing samples and reagents, maintaining analysers, and assisting Biomedical Scientists to provide a continuous microbiology service.

The apprenticeship pathway is highlighted, with the successful candidate initially on a fixed term apprenticeship contract ending with a permanent role on completion of milestones and satisfactory

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing patient specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Process and prepare samples and reagents and maintain analysers.
• Support Biomedical Scientists in delivering a continuous Medical Microbiology service.
• Assist in training and supervision of less experienced staff.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and comply with SOPs and policies.

Job description

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Provide a support role to Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory by processing and preparing samples and reagents and maintaining analysers. Responsible for supporting Biomedical Scientists within the Laboratory in the provision of a continuous and comprehensive Medical Microbiology Service. The post holder is a member of the Medical Microbiology team who assists the Biomedical Scientists in the performance of their duties. The post holder will perform a variety of technical, clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Medical Microbiology Department., Whilst this role is being advertised as a permanent position, there is an expectation that the successful applicant must complete all elements of the apprenticeship. Initially, the successful applicant will be placed on a fixed term apprenticeship contract for the duration of the programme. Upon completion of the apprenticeship and providing all additional milestones are met, the successful applicant will be issued a permanent contract.,

• To assist the Department in the provision and continual improvement of a high quality Medical Microbiology service for all its users.
• To analyse patient specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• To maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times.
• To comply with the Trust's and Department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and policies.
• To assist in the training and supervision of less experienced staff. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust's apprenticeship offer 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.