Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) Microbiology

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Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in South Wales is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) for Microbiology at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The role is full time (37.5 hours) on a 12-hour roster including weekends and bank holidays, with training and progression to Band 6.

You will analyse clinical specimens, validate results, manage your workload, and contribute to a 24/7 service. The post requires an accredited Biomedical Science degree and HCPC registration, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Biomedical Science.
• HCPC registered with current registration.
• Knowledge of UKAS accreditation and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret clinical specimens and validate results.
• Prioritise workload and work with colleagues to run the department.
• Participate in our 24/7 service with 12-hour shifts and on-call.

Education

Accredited Biomedical Science degree

HCPC registration

UKAS knowledge

Tools

TrakCare LIMS

Job description

Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) Microbiology

Band 5/6

Main area Microbiology Grade Band 5/6 Contract Permanent: Roster system in place to cover 12 hour shifts Monday to Sunday including weekends and Bank Holidays when trained and competent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 days per week on a roster basis, including long days and nightly on-call service.) Job ref 110-HS026-1126

Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Glamorgan Hospital Town Llantrisant Salary £32,557 - £48,841 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, qualified, HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist? Would you like to join our small, friendly Microbiology team at CTM UHB to help provide a high quality service to the Royal Glamorgan and Prince Charles Hospitals? If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

We are a small, close-knit team with a strong emphasis on working together and supporting one another. We value an inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, share their knowledge and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Ideally we are looking for an experienced band 6 specialist Biomedical Scientist however either a HCPC registered band 5 Biomedical Scientist applicant who has not yet completed the Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 Annex 21 will apply) or a Biomedical Scientist with an IBMS with accredited Degree, who meets the criteria of the Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification (Band 5 or band 5 Annex 21 will apply) may be considered. A band 5 candidate would be supported through a structured training and competency programme to progress to a band 6 role. Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss these various opportunities in more detail.

Main duties of the job

You will use your specialist knowledge and technical skills to analyse and interpret clinical specimens, validate and authorise results within your scope of practice and ensure that significant or unexpected findings are communicated appropriately.

You will be expected to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the smooth running of the department.

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.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Education and knowledge

• Accredited degree in Biomedical Science
• HCPC registered
• Knowledge if UKAS accreditation and quality management

Experience

• Post registration NHS Clinical Microbiology laboratory experience
• Ability to maintain concentration during complex tasks with good attention to detail
• Participate in shifts rota, including out of hours (working autonomously)
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Familiar with TrakCare Lab Enterprise (LIMS)

Personal attributes

• Flexible approach to service needs
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.