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Main area
Microbiology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day rolling rota, working 11 days in 21. 8:00am to 7:00pm.)
Job ref
028-ACS005-0125
Employer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Prince Philip Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£26,928 - £29,551 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/02/2025 23:59

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Associate Practitioner

Band 4

 

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

 


 

 

Job overview

Public Heath Wales Microbiology operates as a network of laboratories with Regional Laboratories across Wales.

The Band 4 Associate Practitioner post within our Hot Lab team based at  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli is to undertake routine laboratory procedures with supervision. The successful candidates will gain experience in a diagnostic laboratory service using rapid molecular platforms .

This post would suit candidates that have proven Microbiology laboratory experience and associated work based education and competency or a science graduate. We have well established career pathways and so this could be a brilliant launch pad for a professional career in medical microbiology.

 

Main duties of the job

Duties will include preparing, checking and processing of samples as well as data entry into the laboratory information system.  The successful candidate will have good communication skills, technical ability, good hand-eye coordination amongst others.

Work undertaken by the COVID team has been paramount to Public Health Wales’ response to COVID-19. The team will also respond to any further outbreaks/winter pressures.

The Microbiology network provides services across the 24/7 period based on agreed shift patterns. This can differ based on need but all post holders will be expected to participate in 24/7 working either at their main base or in support of other sites should the need arise or as part of the agreed local rota. Where excess travel is required, this will be taken into account around start / finish times and travel expenses.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or 2, Vocational qualifications level 4 or 5, foundation degree (e.g. Biological Sciences) or other diploma or equivalent level of knowledge, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent experience of working within a Microbiology laboratory or University Laboratory.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of staff supervision.

Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination.
  • Adept at using automation or immunoassay analysers.
  • Knowledge of health and safety

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Final Gold LevelDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Final Gold Level WelshRefugee Employment NetworkStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Top 100 Employers in 2023Employer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ceri Jones
Job title
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 781057
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