The post holder will be responsible for receiving and processing incoming calls and e‑Referrals from the Microbiology Advice Line. You will provide administrative support to the Microbiology Consultants and their team, deputise in the Medical Secretary’s absence, and undertake general office duties.
This post is an apprenticeship and has been matched to business admin level 3. Please note that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).
The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.
DBS Information
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant(s). DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.
If the post you are applying for requires a DBS, inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50 + £6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50 + £6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.
Apprenticeship Eligibility
Applicants are responsible for assessing their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.
UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
For further information and to assess your individual circumstances, please refer to the UK Government’s guidance on apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules.
Right to Work/Sponsorship Eligibility
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points‑based immigration system on a case‑by‑case basis.
For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes and the Skilled Worker Visa Immigration Salary List.
For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview. Additionally, the new guidance for overseas applicants on NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. The post holder’s responsibility is to attend the Trust’s mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trust policies and practice guidance.
English and Maths Requirement
Although English and Maths at level 2 is not required for the role, it is a requirement to complete the apprenticeship and must be in place by the end of the apprenticeship. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust’s apprenticeship offer.
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 £337 million.
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