Job Description

The Blood Sciences Department at the Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has vacancies for Healthcare Science Support Workers (HSSW) - Band 2.
The role includes working as part of a team of otherstaff within the Blood Sciencesspecimen reception.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working in a high pressured environment taking receipt of large volumes of laboratory specimens. Checking and examining electronic and paper requests and transfer requests onto the Laboratory Information System in preparation for sample analysis.
You will be rostered into the laboratory department as part of a team of Band 2 staff, carrying out technical, clerical and administrative duties on both Wirral University Teaching Hospital sites - Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge hospitals
It is essential that you have the ability to work flexibly between the hours of 07:00 and 21:00, inclusive of Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday, on rotation.
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
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-25-778
Job locations
Arrowe Park
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for further information about the Healthcare Science Support Worker position available at WUTH. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for further information about the Healthcare Science Support Worker position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• IT Literate with good keyboard skills
• To have a basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety

Desirable

• GCSE (or equivalent) at grade A-C in English, Mathematics and a Science subject
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Manual dexterity. Ability to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to automated analysers

Desirable

• Experience in a modern Blood Sciences Laboratory, gained in the last 3 years
• Experience using a laboratory information management system
• Experience of using automated and semiautomated laboratory analysers

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision.
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation
• Ability to adapt to new systems/work practices
• Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements
Essential

• Willingness to develop IT skills appropriate to the role
• Be aware of the importance of Health and Safety
• Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role, and to keep a written record of personal developments

Desirable

• Experience in using Cerner hospital system

Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• IT Literate with good keyboard skills
• To have a basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety

Desirable

• GCSE (or equivalent) at grade A-C in English, Mathematics and a Science subject
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Manual dexterity. Ability to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to automated analysers

Desirable

• Experience in a modern Blood Sciences Laboratory, gained in the last 3 years
• Experience using a laboratory information management system
• Experience of using automated and semiautomated laboratory analysers

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision.
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation
• Ability to adapt to new systems/work practices
• Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements
Essential

• Willingness to develop IT skills appropriate to the role
• Be aware of the importance of Health and Safety
• Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role, and to keep a written record of personal developments

Desirable

• Experience in using Cerner hospital system

Skills Required