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Job summary

Main area
Infection Services/Microbiology
Grade
Band 5/6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:45 to 17:15 plus additional unsocial hours currently 1:6)
Job ref
028-HS002-0125
Employer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Singleton Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£30,420 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/02/2025 23:59

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Biomedical Scientist

Band 5/6

 

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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

Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 (annex 21) or Band 6 (annex 21) dependent on experience.

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

You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist in our team at Singleton Hospital to perform routine screening and diagnostic infectious serology as well as routine molecular diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit candidates that have proven Microbiology laboratory experience and associated work based education and competency or a science graduate. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to rotate through a number of sections during their employment, gaining experience in a number of methodologies to include molecular science and microbiological diagnostic testing.

The laboratory is an IBMS approved training laboratory. The Public Health Wales, Microbiology network is ISO 15189 accredited.  An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is essential.

To ensure that the laboratory can provide a 24/7 acute service, the post holder will be expected to participate in unsocial hours working (weekend/Bank Holiday/on call) as per published roster.

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 

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 and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For 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.

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

Applications are welcomed in Welsh and/or English.

Pre-application discussion is welcomed, informal visits to the laboratory are encouraged following shortlisting.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Biomedical Sciences Degree with IBMS Certificate of Competence or other qualification acceptable for HCPC registration OR Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a UKAS ISO 15189 accredited microbiology laboratory, preferably including molecular and serological testing.

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work reliably, effectively and efficiently using own initiative.
  • Accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols and procedures and take responsibility for own actions.
  • Ability to communicate scientific / clinical information orally, in writing or electronically to work colleagues or external contacts.
  • Work as part of a team and participate in training of other staff.
  • Work flexibly throughout the laboratory and support the provision of an out of hours 24/7 service.
  • Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination for performance of technical tasks i.e., pipetting skills, use of diagnostic equipment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenny Hudson
Job title
Operations Manager Virology Swansea
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792285059
Additional information

Alternative contact details

Georgina Hadfield Senior Biomedical Scientist

[email protected]

Jade Davies Senior Biomedical Scientist

[email protected]

 

 

 

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