Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 408-25-542
- Employer
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bassendale Road
- Town
- Wirral
- Salary
- £19,897.50 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Apprentice Healthcare Science Associate - Medical Microbiology
Band 4
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Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for an Apprentice Healthcare Science Associate (Band 4) to join our team at the Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service 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.
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.
This is a full-time post, and the post holder will need to commit to study, attend relevant training sessions virtually and in person; and there is an expectation that the post holder will successfully complete the apprenticeship training programme. The post holder will receive 20% off the job training to fulfil the apprenticeship standard and this includes time needed to attend tutorials and presentations from the education provider. On successful completion of the probationary period and the apprenticeship course the post holder will be offered the permanent post of Healthcare Science Associate (Agenda for change, Band 4).
Main duties of the job
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Healthcare Science Associate - Medical Microbiology position available with WUTH.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science or Full BSc in a Science
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly, and professionally at all levels.
- Good time management skills
- Commitment to learning. Shows a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels.
- Comply with Trust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures. Maintain confidentiality in line with Trust’s Policies.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nadia Duggan
- Job title
- Microbiology Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 362499
- Additional information
Mr Lee Carter
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