Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist band 5/6

NHS; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Llantrisant seeks a qualified Biomedical Scientist to deliver high-quality pathology services. The role is full-time, requires post-registration NHS experience, and participation in shift systems. Candidates with Welsh skills are preferred but not essential. Salary ranges from £31,516 to £47,280 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven post-registration experience within Microbiology.
• Ability to maintain concentration during complex tasks.
• Participate in shifts rota, including out of hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality pathology service at Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
• Participate in the 7 day shift system and overnight on-call system.

Skills

Post-registration NHS Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Experience

Good attention to detail

IT literate (LIMS)

Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3

Education

Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist band 5/6

The closing date is 09 October 2025

We are seeking a qualified, well-motivated HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with post registration NHS experience within Microbiology for this role at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The Microbiology service delivers a high quality pathology service to the Royal Glamorgan and Prince Charles Hospital sites. This post is based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

This post is full time (37.5 hours per week) and participation in the 7 day shift system and overnight on-call system will be required, for which appropriate Agenda for Change enhancements are paid.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have proven post-registration experience within Microbiology and meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification.

However, the service will also consider either a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has not yet completed the Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 Annex 21 will apply). The Annex 21 percentage applied would be 75% or 70% of the top of the relevant band, dependent on the individual's previous experience.

OR

a registered Biomedical Scientist IBMS with accredited Degree, who meets the criteria of the Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss these various opportunities in more detail.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn\'t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn\'t need to have skills in Welsh, we\'ll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn\'t \'fluency\', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see \'Welsh Language Guidance\' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

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

Person Specification

Education

• Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science
• Knowledge of 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
• IT literate (LIMS)

Personal Attributes

• Flexible approach to service needs
• Able to work as part of a team or autonomously
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£31,516 to £47,280 a year per annum, dual banding - 5/6 - & Annex 21 available