Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Specials Section

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Laboratory Medicine Service, rotating across Specialist Sections at Morriston, Singleton and Princess of Wales Hospitals. The team uses techniques including flow cytometry, protein electrophoresis, spectrometry, immunofluorescence, mass spectrometry and specialist coagulation.

Post-holders are expected to contribute to a 24/7/365 operation, may work out-of-hours, and to pursue IBMS Specialist

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited) and HCPC registration.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio completed or in progress with HCPC.
• UK-based registration and eligibility for NHS Band 6 post.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Laboratory Medicine service to aid screening, diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
• Deputise for senior staff and assist in training and supervision of junior team members.
• Participate in out-of-hours rota and work across networked sites as required.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Multidisciplinary work experience

IT skills

Knowledge of Laboratory Medicine

Experience of unsocial hours and night

Experience of Laboratory information

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited)

Master's Degree BBTS specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientists to join the Specialist Services Team within the Laboratory Medicine Service at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The Laboratory Medicine Team seeks to modernise our service by embracing new ways of working, committing to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seeking to develop a professional multidisciplinary team across the Service that provides a 24/7 365, year-round service for our patients.

In this role, you will be part of a rotational team that provides the specialised laboratory services using specialist analytical techniques such as flow cytometry, protein electrophoresis, spectrometry, immunofluorescence, mass spectrometry and specialist coagulation techniques. As part of future planning, this role will include out-of-hours working within Specialist Sections.

The Specialist laboratories are well equipped with equipment from suppliers such as Sebia, Werfen, Sysmex, BD, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Aesku and The Binding Site.

Ideally the post holder will have existing knowledge and skills in specialist analytical techniques such as those listed above, however we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills specialist analytical techniques.

Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 6 - 70%, progressing to 75% after year 2.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Specialist BMS you will provide a comprehensive Laboratory Medicine service to aid the effective screening, diagnosis, monitoring of patients. You will deputise for senior staff and assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.

The Laboratory Medicine Service is a 24/7/365 operation and a flexible approach to working hours is required. Once competency has been achieved you will be expected to participate in the out of hours rota and expected to work at any of the networked laboratory sites as required.

Candidates will be expected to have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or have significant years of experience as a Band 6 - this is a requisite for employment at Band 6 Biomedical Scientist AfC grade.

If you have completed your IBMS Specialist Portfolio and are awaiting assessment please clearly indicate this in your application.

Consideration will be given to candidates who are already working towards completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio and will initially be paid on the Band 6 Biomedical Scientist AfC scale as per our Annex 21 framework. If you are part-way through your Specialist Portfolio, please indicate how much you have completed and a timescale for anticipated completion in your application.

We regret, at this time, we will not be accepting applications for Trainee Biomedical Scientists (i.e. those requiring completion of the IBMS Registration Portfolio and gaining HCPC registration).

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 130-HS011-0426-A

Job locations: Morriston, Singleton and Princess of Wales Hospitals, Heol Eglwys, Morriston, Swansea / Bridgend, SA6 6NL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or view in Trac.

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

The Laboratory Medicine Service comprises of Automation Services (Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion), Point of Care Services and Specialist Services (Cellular Haematology, Immunology, Specialist Coagulation and Haemoglobinopathies, Toxicology and Specialist Analytical Techniques). We have full accreditation with UKAS, MHRA and IBMS training status for Registration and Specialist Portfolios.

As a hub and spoke network of laboratories, we have the hub laboratory based in Morriston Hospital and spoke laboratories at Singleton Hospital (7 miles from hub) and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend (25 miles from hub). We also have a Reception Facility at Neath/Port Talbot Hospital (10 miles from hub). The Specialist Laboratories are located at Morriston, Singleton and Princess of Wales Hospitals.

The Specialist Services Teams currently comprise of small teams that work across all sites we are looking to build on these teams to allow us to provide robust specialist services. These roles offer a unique chance to develop your skills in specialist techniques with a multi-disciplinary approach.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences (must be IBMS accredited)


• Registered with the Health Care Processionals Council (HCPC)


• IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent experience - only relevant if HCPC qualification achieved in or before 2012)


• Master's Degree BBTS specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice


• Knowledge and experience of working in Laboratory Medicine


• Experience of working unsocial hours and night shifts.


• IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS office programmes and virtual platforms


• Experience of Laboratory information systems e.g., middleware IT


• Some experience of complex specialist laboratory techniques


• Multidisciplinary work experience


• Leadership Skills


• Good understanding of other Pathology disciplines


• Background knowledge of hospital specialties

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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