Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a laboratory support assistant to assist Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates with receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens. The role involves preparing reagents, operating laboratory equipment and maintaining stock and records.

Applicants should have NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject, with good communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject.
• Previous laboratory experience and knowledge of microbiology advantageous but training provided.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; methodical and reliable.

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 of laboratory materials.

Skills

Methodical

Organised

Good communication

Education

NVQ2 or GCSE C in Math/English plus Science

Job description

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.

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.

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.