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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Apprentice Healthcare Science Associate - Medical Microbiology

The closing date is 19 June 2025

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£19,897.50 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-542

Job locations

Bassendale Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Bassendale Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Microbiology Operational Manager
Nadia Duggan
01244362499

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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).

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.