Biomedical Scientist

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health agency in Cardiff is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to anaerobic bacteriology reference services. The ideal candidate will have a Biomedical Sciences Degree and experience in a UK laboratory. Responsibilities include supporting a team and improving laboratory practices. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of microbiology and involves flexible working during weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Microbiology experience in a UK laboratory.
• Quality experience in laboratory settings.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Experience with molecular techniques.
• Experience with anaerobic bacteria.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to anaerobic bacteriology reference and research work.
• Assist in building a strong team.
• Support continual improvements in the department.

Skills

Laboratory information system experience

Excel proficiency

Anaerobic bacteriology practice

Education

Biomedical Sciences Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

This is a unique opportunity to work in the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit (UKARU) and contribute to the continued development of anaerobic microbiology reference services for the UK and beyond.

Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge.

The successful applicant will be expected to assist in the provision of a full reference service for anaerobic bacteria. Experience of working with anaerobic bacteria is highly desirable, but the candidate must have experience of working in a medical microbiology laboratory.

Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working. Being flexible in your approach to work, self-motivated and with good practical skills will be fundamental to your role.

Main duties of the job

You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to anaerobic bacteriology reference and research work. You will assist in building a strong team and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the department and throughout the Microbiology Network.

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 6/7-day service, depending on service demands, the post holder will be expected to participate in weekend & Bank Holiday working.Our team offers a varied, challenging and rewarding work environment, with the opportunity to be at the forefront of anaerobic bacteriology reference work including the utilisation of next generation sequencing technologies.

Public Health Wales Microbiology Cardiff is one of the largest Microbiology Laboratories in Wales, providing diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics and general practitioners throughout the Principality.

Informal visits to the laboratory are encouraged only for candidates who have been shortlisted.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job description

Job 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 on Trac.

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

Job description
Job 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 on Trac.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Sciences Degree or other equivalent qualification that has permitted HCPC registration
• Evidence of HCPC registration

Desirable

• Undertaking HCPC registration

Previous experience

Essential

• Microbiology experience in a UK laboratory
• Quality experience
• Health and safety awareness
• Experience of molecular techniques
• Anaerobic bacteriology experience

Skills

Essential

• Experience using a laboratory information system
• Experience using Excel
• Evidence of anaerobic bacteriology practice

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Sciences Degree or other equivalent qualification that has permitted HCPC registration
• Evidence of HCPC registration

Desirable

• Undertaking HCPC registration

Previous experience

Essential

• Microbiology experience in a UK laboratory
• Quality experience
• Health and safety awareness
• Experience of molecular techniques
• Anaerobic bacteriology experience

Skills

Essential

• Experience using a laboratory information system
• Experience using Excel
• Evidence of anaerobic bacteriology practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales
Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

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