Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner | Build Lab Skills in Wirral | Apply Now

Location
Merseyside, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,530 to 29,114 per year

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Based in a thriving part of Merseyside, this Trust stands as one of the UK’s busiest and most forward‑thinking teaching hospitals. Their Cellular Pathology Department is known for a tight-knit, experienced team where learning by doing isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. If you’re seeking a supportive work environment where your work truly matters, you’ll fit right in.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship available for eligible applicants
• Training and Development through CPD support and upskilling opportunities
• Structured Weekday Shifts between 08:00 and 17:30, with limited Saturday rota
• Hands‑On Lab Experience with large resections, specialised tissues, and advanced staining
• Supportive Team Culture that values precision, patience, and growth

Requirements

• Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or IBMS Level 2 Certificate
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
• A‑Levels or similar in Science subjects
• Strong Histopathology lab experience, particularly microtomy and embedding
• Comfortable with specimen dissection, routine tissue prep, and assisting in immunocytochemistry
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and team‑working ability
• Familiarity with lab safety and quality procedures

Salary Details

The salary sits comfortably within Band 4, offering 26,530 to 29,114 per year based on experience and responsibilities.

About the Role

This is more than a lab job. It’s a gateway into a clinical environment where each slide you prepare could shape a diagnosis. As a Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner, you’ll support Medical Pathologists and Biomedical Scientists in processing tissue biopsies and resections. From embedding and cutting tissue blocks to prepping non‑gynae samples and running special stains, you’ll handle each task with care and accuracy. They’ll count on you not just for technical precision, but for your steady presence during time‑sensitive procedures.

Got experience in immunocytochemistry or mega‑blocks? Even better.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in dissection of biopsies and resection organs to support diagnostics
• Handle processing, embedding, and microtomy of various tissue samples
• Conduct special stains and assist with immunocytochemistry procedures
• Support non-gynaecological sample preparation
• Provide occasional assistance in the hospital mortuary
• Maintain lab protocols and help uphold ISO15189 quality standards
• Use lab systems like Cerner and contribute to audits or documentation updates

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to building a diverse workforce. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair and equitable hiring practices.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom
• Contact: recruitment@wuth.nhs.uk

Reference Number
408‑24‑627A

How To Apply
Got the hands and head for lab work? Don’t sit on this one. Apply now and step into a career where each sample tells a story.