Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 5 Annex 21, Band 5 or Band 6 (75% of maximum of salary scale) depending on experience
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including late shifts to 10pm weekends and Bank Holidays)
- Job ref
- 028-HS029-0724
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Grange Hospital
- Town
- Llanfrechfa
- Salary
- £24,824 - £43,257 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee/Biomedical Scientist
Band 5 Annex 21, Band 5 or Band 6 (75% of maximum of salary scale) depending on experience
Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales
Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
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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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Job overview
Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 annex 21, Band 5 or Band 6 dependent on experience.
It is an exciting time to be joining Public Health Wales Microbiology as we have dramatically expanded our workforce and the way Microbiology services are delivered. Public Health Wales Microbiology consists of a network of laboratories currently based at 7 sites across Wales.
You will join our COVID team working in the hot lab at The Grange Hospital working a 7-day rota. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales following significant investment in new technology and staff. We aim to provide a responsive, modern, rapid diagnostic service for the people of Wales using state of the art equipment, Rotations at the royal Gwent hospital are also expected.
To demonstrate our commitment and dedication of our staff we offer automatic progression to Band 6 on the successful completion of their IBMS Specialist Diploma (Medical Microbiology /Virology) with 100% compliance of statutory and mandatory training and relevant competency documents.
The successful post holders will be fully supported, with full training given from an established dedicated training team. You will be encouraged to develop, and opportunities will be given to enhance your career. Come join our friendly team.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working.
An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable.
The post holder will be expected to participate in shift working, including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays, to provide a 7-day service.
Our team offers a varied, challenging and rewarding work environment, with the opportunity to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
Previous experience
Essential criteria
- Microbiology experience in a clinical lab
- Quality experience
- Health and safety awareness in a lab setting
- Ability to problem solve/troubleshoot
- Experience of molecular techniques
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of following protcols/procedure
- Supervising staff
- Ability to lone work
- Evidence of team working
- Evidence of training other staff
IT
Essential criteria
- Competent using IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using LIMS or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree suitable for HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in NHS laboratory
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ellen O'Brien
- Job title
- Hot lab Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07879038936
- Additional information
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