Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology (Band 5/6) 24/7 Lab

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) for Microbiology at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The role involves analysing clinical specimens, validating results, and communicating significant findings.

You will work within a small Microbiology team and participate in a 24/7 on-call rota with enhanced Agenda for Change pay. Applicants may be Band 5 or Band 6 depending on qualifications, with potential progression through Annex 21 to Band 6 following

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with UK NHS Microbiology experience.
• Accredited degree in Biomedical Science and HCPC registration are required.
• Familiarity with TrakCare LIMS and quality management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret clinical specimens and validate results.
• Communicate significant findings appropriately to the team.
• Prioritise and manage own workload and contribute to department efficiency.
• Participate in the 24/7 service with 12-hour shifts and on-call arrangements.

Skills

Post-registration NHS Microbiology

Attention to detail

Workload prioritisation

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Shift work

LIMS familiarity

Education

Accredited degree in Biomedical Science

HCPC registered

Tools

TrakCare Lab Enterprise (LIMS)

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) for Microbiology at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The role involves analysing clinical specimens, validating results, and communicating significant findings.

You will work within a small Microbiology team and participate in a 24/7 on-call rota with enhanced Agenda for Change pay. Applicants may be Band 5 or Band 6 depending on qualifications, with potential progression through Annex 21 to Band 6 following