Biomedical Scientist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Scientist to join their Microbiology team at Singleton Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory that is ISO 15189 accredited, ensuring high-quality standards in all processes. You will engage in various methodologies, including molecular science and microbiological diagnostics, while contributing to a 24/7 acute service. Ideal candidates will be committed to quality assurance and teamwork, making a significant impact on public health in Wales. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and ready to take on new challenges, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Erforderliche Registrierung als Biomedizinischer Wissenschaftler oder IBMS akkreditiertes Diplom.
• Verständnis und Anwendung von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen sind essentiell.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von mikrobiologischen Tests zur Diagnose von Infektionskrankheiten.
• Teilnahme an Schulungen und Unterstützung der Teamarbeit.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagementsysteme

Teamarbeit

Verbal und schriftliche Anweisungen befolgen

Eigenverantwortung

Eigeninitiative

Education

Registrierung als Biomedizinischer Wissenschaftler

IBMS akkreditiertes Biomedizinisches Wissenschafts-Diplom

Job description

Job summary

Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 (annex 21) dependent on HCPC registration status.

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 a wide range of techniques relating to the diagnosis of infectious disease.

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/overnight) as per published roster.

About us

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the 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)

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Understands and can apply principles of quality assurance systems
• Ability to work as part of a team and to participate in training of others
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols/procedures
• Take responsibility for own actions
• Ability to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.