Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) Microbiology

NHS Jobs; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) for Microbiology at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales. The post supports a 24/7 service with rostered 12‑hour shifts and on‑call duties, including bank holidays.

The role includes an Annex 21 training programme to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma, with progression to Band 6 on successful completion. Training salaries start at 70% of Band 6 top pay, rising to 75% in months 13–24.

Qualifications

• Biomedical science background required.
• Experience in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory is desirable.
• Strong communication within an MDT and with patients if needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 24/7 Microbiology service, including 12‑hour shifts and on‑call duties.
• Engage in a training programme under Annex 21 to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma and gain related work experience.
• Contribute to delivery of safe, effective laboratory services within Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Skills

Biomedical science

Laboratory skills

Communication

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma (Annex 21)

Job description

Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) Microbiology

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or This is a full time post based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Following appropriate training and competency assessment you will participate in our 24/7 service (roster includes 12 hour shifts and overnight on-call Monday to Sunday including bank holidays) for which appropriate Agenda for Change enhancements are paid Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applicants and anonymised applications we will not be able to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted. Annex 21 To undertake an up to 24 month training programme under Annex 21 to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma and work experience. This will enable the post holder to then undertake all duties and responsibilities as identified within this Specialist Biomedical Scientist job description. During the training period, the post holder will be paid at 70% of the top pay step of Band 6 (for Months 1 12), and 75% of the top pay step of Band 6 (for Months 13-24) in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. Upon successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma, even if sooner than the 24 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom pay step of Band 6 as they will meet the full outline of this role, and therefore be expected to undertake all duties within this Job Description. Note : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts under Category (iii), and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of the Band, again without financial detriment.