Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro

>Job summary Provide a support role to Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory by processing andpreparing samples and reagents and maintaining analysers. Responsible for supporting Biomedical Scientists within the Laboratory in the provision of a continuous and comprehensive Medical Microbiology Service. The post holder is a member of the Medical Microbiology team who assists the Biomedical Scientists in the performance of their duties. The post holder will perform a variety of technical, clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Medical Microbiology Department. This vacancy is being advertised as an apprenticeship and as such the salary for the role if reflective of this. Those who currently hold and can evidence the essential qualifications need not apply. Your application will not be shortlisted if you hold the essential qualifications If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust's apprenticeship offer Whilst this role is being advertised as a permanent position, there is an expectation that the successful applicant must complete all elements of the apprenticeship. Initially, the successful applicant will be placed on a fixed term apprenticeship contract for the duration of the programme. Upon completion of the apprenticeship and providing all additional milestones are met, the successful applicant will be issued a permanent contract. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities To assist the Department in the provision and continual improvement of a high quality Medical Microbiology service for all its users. To analyse patient specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines. To maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times. To comply with the Trust's and Department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and policies. To assist in the training and supervision of less experienced staff. To utilise resources cost effectively. 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 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £18,954 to £25,272 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-26-677 Job locations Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service Unit 11 Bassendale Road Bromborough CH62 3QL United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro position available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Apprentice Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro position available at WUTH. <h2 class="nhsuk-heading-l"