Medical Microbiology Apprentice: Lab Support & Training

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

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