Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a Healthcare Science Assistant to join the Microbiology Service. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation and examination of clinical specimens and performing clerical duties. Candidates should have an NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Mathematics, English, and one Science. Training will be provided for those with less experience. The position offers core work hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in relevant subjects.
• Previous laboratory experience in microbiology is advantageous.
• Communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, preparing, and examining clinical specimens.
• Prepare reagents and operate laboratory equipment.
• Perform general clerical duties such as data entry.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work effectively

Methodical and organised

Education

NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Mathematics, English and one Science

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates in receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens.
• Preparation of reagents, operation of laboratory equipment, stock and record maintenance.
• General clerical duties such as data entry, telephone enquiries and post.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Mathematics, English and at least one Science subject; nationally recognised equivalents acceptable.
• 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.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with coastline and countryside surroundings. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff to serve a population of approximately 400,000.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nadia Duggan • Job title: Microbiology Laboratory Manager • Email address: [e-mail] • Telephone number: 01244 362499