Job Description

The Department of Blood Sciences is looking to recruit two suitably qualified Associate Practitioners to join our busy team . One post will be based in the Haematology Laboratory and one post will be mainly based in the Biochemistry Laboratory but will also rotate into Haematology.
The roles will be based at our Arrowe Park Hospital site, working 37.5 hours between the hours of 09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday,
The laboratory is an accredited training laboratory, offering CPD, training and development opportunities to all staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for candidates who are able to plan their time efficiently, work under minimal supervision and take responsibility for organising and completing projects for sign off by BMS staff, eg reagent verifications and batch acceptance testing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, as is the ability to use software packages to produce reports.
The successful candidates will also be preparing, prioritising and processing patient specimens, so being able to follow protocols and work as part of a team is essential.
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
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,530 to 29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-25-675
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for further information about the Associate Practitioner position available at WUTH. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for further information about the Associate Practitioner position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• IT literate with good keyboard skills
• Manual dexterity, with ability to safely operate laboratory equipment, ranging from small pipettes to large, automated analysers
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of assay performance troubleshooting techniques
• Experience of carrying out audits

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Mathematics
• A level or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other appropriate science subjects
• An Institute of Biomedical Science Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Level 2 (equivalent to an NVQ Level 3) Or a Foundation degree (or higher) in a relevant Healthcare Science, or equivalent
• Experience in a modern Blood Sciences laboratory
• Basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety

Desirable

• Experience of using a laboratory information management system
• Experience of using large automated Blood Sciences analysers
• Experience of performing manual / semi-automated assays e.g. electrophoresis

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good standard of written English with ability to convey all relevant information concisely
• Good standard of spoken English, with ability to communicate effectively, and an understanding of barriers to communication
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role, and to keep a written record of personal development

Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• IT literate with good keyboard skills
• Manual dexterity, with ability to safely operate laboratory equipment, ranging from small pipettes to large, automated analysers
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of assay performance troubleshooting techniques
• Experience of carrying out audits

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Mathematics
• A level or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other appropriate science subjects
• An Institute of Biomedical Science Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Level 2 (equivalent to an NVQ Level 3) Or a Foundation degree (or higher) in a relevant Healthcare Science, or equivalent
• Experience in a modern Blood Sciences laboratory
• Basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety

Desirable

• Experience of using a laboratory information management system
• Experience of using large automated Blood Sciences analysers
• Experience of performing manual / semi-automated assays e.g. electrophoresis

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good standard of written English with ability to convey all relevant information concisely
• Good standard of spoken English, with ability to communicate effectively, and an understanding of barriers to communication
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role, and to keep a written record of personal development