Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Bromborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,272 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Level 2 qualifications in Maths, English and Sciences Communication skills Telephone skills Data entry Laboratory equipment operation Specimen preparation Stock maintenance Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Science Assistant - Micro

Employer: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] | Location: Bromborough | Salary: £25,272 per annum | Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Job Overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 2) to join our team in the Chester & Wirral NHS Microbiology Service based in Bromborough, Wirral. Core hours of work will be 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. Shift contribution includes late shifts 12:00 to 20:00, plus a 12 hour night shift with specific hours to be confirmed. Weekend working is typically 1 in 4 and also includes shifted hours. A minimum of an NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Mathematics, English and at least one Science subject are necessary. Nationally recognised equivalents are acceptable. Applicants should be methodical and organised, with good communication skills and the ability to work effectively. Previous laboratory experience and knowledge of microbiology would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Assisting Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates in receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens
  • Preparation of reagents
  • Operation of laboratory equipment
  • Stock and record maintenance
  • General clerical duties such as data entry, telephone enquiries and post

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. [Employer hidden] is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria:

  • Level 2 qualifications including Maths, English and Sciences

Desirable criteria:

  • NVQ2 Healthcare Science or Level 3 or higher

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria:

  • Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels
  • Relay messages accurately and appropriately
  • Good telephone skills
  • Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Application Instructions

Apply via apps.trac.jobs. Track your progress through that portal. Contact [contact hidden] for informal enquiries.

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