Biomedical Support Worker

Public Health Wales; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker to join the Microbiology team based at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth. You will be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge.

The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks including quality control, specimen processing, maintenance of equipment, operation of automated equipment, waste disposal and clerical duties,

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Mathematics, and a Science-related subject or equivalent.
• Understands and can apply the requirements of good laboratory practice.
• Understands the importance of quality assurance systems.
• Experience of working in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks including quality control and specimen processing.
• Maintenance of equipment and operation of automated equipment.
• Waste disposal and clerical duties in support of microbiological diagnostic services.
• Adhere to strict health and safety practices and follow written SOPs.
• Work on a rota including weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

Education

GCSE English, Mathematics, and a Science-related subject or equivalent

Job description

Public Heath Wales Microbiology operates as a network of laboratories with Regional Laboratories across Wales.

We are seeking a Biomedical Support Worker to join the Microbiology team based at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth. 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, specimen processing, maintenance of equipment, operation of automated equipment, waste disposal and clerical duties. The post holder will support the provision of microbiological diagnostic services in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific (BMS) staff. It is essential that the post holder adheres to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work alongside qualified BMS staff as part of the team.

The successful candidate will participate in weekday, weekend and bank holiday working on a rota.

Visa sponsorship: This role is classified under SOC code 3111. Unfortunately, current UKVI regulations mean we are unable to sponsor new Skilled Worker visas for this post. Applicants who already hold a Skilled Worker visa should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements to move to this role before applying.

About us

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.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications & knowledge

• GCSE in English, Mathematics, and a Science-related subject or equivalent.
• Understands and can apply the requirements of good laboratory practice.
• Understands the importance of quality assurance systems.

Skills and Attributes

• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for performance of basic tasks (i.e., pipetting samples)
• Ability to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to organisation of workload, effectively prioritising tasks, and resources to optimise productivity and results.
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols

Experience

• Experience of working in a laboratory.

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.

£26,813 to £27,890 a yearper annum pro rata