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Job overview

The role will be based at both our Bridgend and  Newport sites. The role is based within the biological laboratory and will involve testing of medical devices for the NHS in Wales and commercial clients. The role will require working to a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited quality system.  The duties will include sample handling and testing samples such as surgical materials, dressings, and medical/surgical devices using a variety of microbiological, biological and chemical techniques.

Main duties of the job

Test medical devices for the Welsh NHS and industry to assess whether devices placed on contract or in the market are safe and appropriate for use on patients. Selects and performs a wide range of tests on medical devices, including, but not limited to, endotoxin of medical devices & water, bioburden of medical devices, antimicrobial testing of dressings and dry penetration of surgical drapes & gowns. Use their knowledge to interpret, British, European, and International Standards to determine if testing can be conducted by the laboratory. Analyse, compare and interpret raw scientific data, to determine whether results meet compliance requirements of standards. Writes, validates, and utilises Test Methods and Standard Operating Procedures for the department, ensuring that databases and documentation systems are current. Be aware of and comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations, risk assessments and hazard data sheets, and be familiar with departmental Health and Safety Regulations: Liaise and communicate with clients and healthcare staff over testing projects with various levels of staff. Take responsibility for checking and maintaining the supply of laboratory consumables, including chemical stock, as well as the daily monitoring of fridge, freezer and incubator temperatures used to store expensive biological materials, reagents and samples which require stringent storage conditions.

Working for our organisation

We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.  We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement.  Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.  We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity.  We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.