Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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

Job summary

A public health agency in Wales is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Scientist to join the microbiology team. The role involves contributing to a 24/7 service, with the opportunity for automatic progression to Band 6 upon completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma. Applicants must be HCPC registered, with a focus on teamwork and quality management within Microbiology.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.
• Understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable.
• Self-motivated and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a fully operational system within the department.
• Assist in team building and support continual improvements.
• Support provision of a 24/7 service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good practical skills

Organisational abilities

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join the microbiology team based at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working. Interviews will take place face to face.

Public Health Wales provides the opportunity for automatic progression to Band 6 on successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology. HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists that hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology or demonstrate equivalent experience will be appointed at Band 6. HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists that do not hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology will be appointed at Band 5.

The post holder will support the provision of a 24/7 service in accordance with a published rota. Our team offers a varied, challenging and rewarding work environment, with the opportunity to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales.

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales’. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit the PHW careers site. For guidance on the application process, please visit the PHW applicant information page. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Allman; Job title: Technical Operational Manager; Email address: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to a robust and fully operational system within the department.
• Assist in building a strong team and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the department and throughout the Microbiology Network.
• Support the provision of a 24/7 service in accordance with a published rota.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.
• HBPC registered Biomedical Scientists that hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology or demonstrate equivalent experience will be appointed at Band 6. HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists that do not hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology will be appointed at Band 5.
• Desirable: understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management.
• Being flexible with your approach to work, self-motivated and with good practical skills, and possessing well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working.