Microbiology Lab Biomedical Support Worker

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales, based at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, is recruiting a Biomedical Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Microbiology team. The role involves routine lab tasks, quality control, and supporting diagnostic services in a clinical lab environment.

The post requires GCSEs and an IBMS certificate, with Welsh language ability encouraged. Weekday shifts with potential evenings/rota coverage are on offer, with training and NHS pay scales applied.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English, Mathematics, and a Science-related subject or equivalent.
• IBMS certificate of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks including quality control and specimen processing.
• Support microbiological diagnostic services with Biomedical Scientific staff.
• Adhere to strict Health and Safety practices and follow written SOPs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Welsh speaker

Lab IT systems

H&S experience

Quality systems

Out-of-hours work

Education

GCSE English/Math/Science or equivalent

IBMS certificate of achievement

Job description

Public Health Wales, based at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, is recruiting a Biomedical Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Microbiology team. The role involves routine lab tasks, quality control, and supporting diagnostic services in a clinical lab environment.

The post requires GCSEs and an IBMS certificate, with Welsh language ability encouraged. Weekday shifts with potential evenings/rota coverage are on offer, with training and NHS pay scales applied.