About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Science Associate (Band 4) to join our team in the Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service based at the Laboratory in Bromborough, Wirral.
Core hours of work will be 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. Weekend working is typically 1 in 4. Night shifts 8pm - 8am towards the existing 24/7 rota are contractual.
You will have attained a minimum of NVQ Level 4 in Biomedical Science, a Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science or a full BSc relating to biology or chemistry.
Good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner are advantageous. Current laboratory experience essential.
Experience in microbiology or molecular biology would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is an experienced laboratory support worker and performs scientific investigations in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and colonisation with potential pathogens.
Undertaking complex laboratory support duties and testing that does not involve interpretation.
The Healthcare Science Associate may be responsible for day to day organisation, under indirect supervision, of a section of work and will be expected to supervise and train less experienced Healthcare Science Associates and Healthcare Science Assistants.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Healthcare Science Associate - Medical Microbiology position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science or Full BSc in a Science
Desirable
Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service
Bassendale Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)