Senior Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

We are seeking a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience in diagnostic Microbiology, to join the Public Health Wales Microbiology Service based at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

Public Health Wales Microbiology North Wales has a central (hub) laboratory within a new pathology build at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (Bodelwyddan) and has acute service spoke laboratories at Ysbyty Gwynedd (Bangor) and Ysbyty Maelor (Wrexham). This post will primarily be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital (Rhyl) but the post holder will be required to support the other laboratories when necessary. North Wales Microbiology provides a wide range of diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics and general practitioners across North Wales. The laboratory provides diagnostic bacteriology, viral serology, benefits from Kiestra Automation and a range of molecular platforms. The laboratory is ISO 15189 accredited and approved for training purposes.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will need to be educated to Masters level or possess a higher specialist diploma. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working. The successful candidate will supervise a defined section of the laboratory, undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work and support the Operational Manager to take forward key service and workforce objectives.

The laboratory operates a 7 day, 24 hr service and working patterns will include shifts covering core days, evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.

Qualifications

Essential

1. Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent acceptable to HCPC for registration
2. Fellow of the IBMS, Masters in Science or equivalent post degree qualifications or equivalent relevant experience
3. Evidence of registration with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

1. Relevant management qualification (DMS/CHSM or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

1. History of working in Diagnostic Microbiology
2. Evidence of supervisory management experience work and people

Desirable

1. Evidence of staff rostering/appraisal/performance management

Personal Skills /Capability

Essential

1. Evidence of technical capabilities (Personal Portfolio/Continual Professional Development/Competence record)

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales
Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

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