Biomedical Scientist

Public Health Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Wales seeks a Biomedical Scientist to perform techniques related to infectious disease diagnosis. Candidates must have HCPC registration or a relevant degree, and experience in an ISO 15189 accredited lab. The role requires participation in unsocial hours and offers opportunities to rotate through various laboratory sections. A calm demeanor and teamwork skills are essential. This position offers a salary ranging from £31,516 to £47,280 annually.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience of working in a laboratory accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189 standard.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of techniques for infectious disease diagnosis.
• Participate in unsocial hours working as per published roster.
• Train other staff as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree

Job description

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.

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 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

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

Experience

• Experience of working in a laboratory accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189 standard

Skills and attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team and to participate in training of other staff
• Able to identify and deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner
• 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.

£31,516 to £47,280 a yearper annum. (Trainee BMS will be appointed to annex 21)