Entry Level Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Swansea; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea BayUniversity Health Board is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service, undertaking routine and specialised histology techniques as directed by Section Managers and rotating duties as required.

You will maintain professional development and competency, support staff training, and comply with Health and Safety regulations. Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Approved Biomedical Science Degree or other Science Degree with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD
• Associate of IBMS

Responsibilities

• To undertake routine and specialised laboratory techniques in the processing of diagnostic Histology specimens.
• To undertake routine preparatory and interpretive techniques, performing technical duties to required standards under Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Routine procedures

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Approved Biomedical Science Degree or other Science Degree with HCPC registration

CPD

IBMS membership/qualification

Job description

Welcome toSwansea BayUniversity Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.

Swansea BayUniversity Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

The post holder will provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment. The post holder practises as a Health Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist performing routine tasks as directed by their Section Managers, with rotation of duties according to the operational requirements of the service .

The post holder will maintain personal and professional development and
competency to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.

Main duties of the job

To undertake routine and specialised laboratory techniques in the processing of diagnostic Histology specimens.

To undertake routine preparatory and interpretive techniques, performing technical duties as required in Cellular Pathology to necessary standards, and within the guidelines of Health and Safety regulations, in support of the provision of a diagnostic service to patients.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• Approved Biomedical Science Degree or other Science Degree and approved HCPC top of Qualification
• Evidence of CPD
• Associate of IBMS

Skills

• Ability to carry out routine and specialised procedures in laboratory
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Knowledge / Experience

• Sufficient scientific experience to develop a wide understanding and practice of Cellular Pathology techniques
• Relevant experience in Cellular Pathology

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Name Andrew Powell Job title Deputy Service Manager/Rheolwr Gwasanaeth Dirprwy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01792200357