Biomedical Scientist

Public Health Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health agency in Wales is seeking a Biomedical Scientist at Singleton Hospital. The role involves performing routine and diagnostic testing in a microbiology laboratory with opportunities for career development. Applicants need to be registered with HCPC and have relevant laboratory experience. The role requires flexibility for unsocial hours. Competitive pay and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC essential.
• Experience in UKAS ISO 15189 accredited laboratory required.
• Ability to work flexibly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine screening and diagnostic infectious serology.
• Participate in unsocial hours working as required.
• Rotate through various sections in the laboratory.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Ability to follow complex protocols

Education

Biomedical Sciences Degree

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Job summary

Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 (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.

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 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.

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 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

• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) OR IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree OR other qualification acceptable for HCPC registration (please provide detail of your suitability for IBMS Certificate of Competence).

Experience

Essential

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

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• 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.

Skills and attibutes

Essential

• 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 service.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) OR IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree OR other qualification acceptable for HCPC registration (please provide detail of your suitability for IBMS Certificate of Competence).

Experience

Essential

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

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• 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.

Skills and attibutes

Essential

• 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 service.

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

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

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