Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Trainee Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry within the Department of Blood Sciences at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

24/7 working, including night working, is a compulsory part of this post.

Please note - there will be a practical element to the job interview and therefore no virtual interviews can be accommodated. No alternative interview dates will be offered.

**Under the supervision of a HCPC registered member of staff**:

- To collect evidence in support of the training portfolio competency requirements. Ensure completed training is signed off by a senior member of staff and training manuals are available for review by departmental training officer.
- To maintain a high standard of Health & Safety.
- To maintain a high standard of quality assurance of all test procedures.
- To comply with the departments Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

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

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Trainee Biomedical Scientist position available at WUTH.