Healthcare Science Assistant

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 2) for the Microbiology Service in Bromborough, Wirral. Core hours are 09:00–17:30, Mon–Fri, with occasional late shifts and a night shift; weekend work is typically 1 in 4.

You will support Biomedical Scientists, prepare reagents, operate equipment, and perform stock/records duties, plus data entry and general enquiries. Training will be provided; vaccinations may be required for safety.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 or GCSE (Maths, English and a Science subject) or nationally recognised equivalents.
• Methodical and organised with good communication skills.
• Previous laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates with receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens.
• Prepare reagents and operate laboratory equipment; maintain stock and records.
• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, telephone enquiries and post.

Skills

Methodical

Organised

Good communication

Data entry

Education

NVQ2/GCSE Maths English Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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., At Wirral University Hospital, we are committed to safeguarding both staff and patients by embedding rigorous infection-control standards, promoting a strong culture of safety, and fostering a supportive and transparent working environment.

Due to the nature of this role within an infectious diseases department, relevant vaccinations may be required to ensure the safety of both staff and patients.

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.

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.

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.

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.