Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Advanced Diagnostics (24/7)

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board's Laboratory Medicine Service is seeking a HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Specialist Services Team. The role involves rotation across specialised techniques and supporting 24/7 service delivery for patient care.

The post includes opportunities to develop expertise in flow cytometry, protein electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and immunofluorescence, with out-of-hours work and deputising for senior staff as a development path.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist is required.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio progression or completion is expected.
• Experience with specialist analytical techniques is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Laboratory Medicine service to support screening, diagnosis and monitoring.
• Depute for senior staff and assist in training and supervision of junior team members.
• Work as part of a rotational team and participate in out-of-hours rota as needed.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Protein electrophoresis

Spectrometry

Immunofluorescence

Mass spectrometry

Specialist coagulation techniques

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Tools

Sebia equipment

Werfen

Sysmex

BD

Thermo Fisher

Aesku

The Binding Site

Job description

Swansea Bay University Health Board's Laboratory Medicine Service is seeking a HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Specialist Services Team. The role involves rotation across specialised techniques and supporting 24/7 service delivery for patient care.

The post includes opportunities to develop expertise in flow cytometry, protein electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and immunofluorescence, with out-of-hours work and deputising for senior staff as a development path.