Trainee Biomedical scientist/Band 5 BMS/Specialist BMS

Public Health Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales, a national public health agency in Wales, is recruiting a Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Band 5. The role is based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, with rotation through microbiology sections and exposure to molecular diagnostics.

Training is in an IBMS approved facility, and the workload includes unsocial hours as rostered. Applicants may be considered at Band 5 (75% annex 21) depending on HCPC status, with eligibility for permanent contract and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Proven microbiology laboratory experience and competency or a science graduate.
• Good laboratory practice and ISO 15189 quality management understanding.
• Willingness to rotate through sections including molecular science and microbiological diagnostics.
• Ability to work unsocial hours (weekends/bank holidays/overnight) as rostered.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of techniques relating to the diagnosis of infectious disease.
• Rotate through multiple sections to gain experience in molecular science and microbiological testing.
• Work within an IBMS approved training laboratory in a 24/7 acute service setting.

Skills

Microbiology laboratory experience

HCPC registration status awareness

Science graduate

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Public Health Wales

Trainee Biomedical scientist/Band 5 BMS/Specialist BMS

The closing date is 12 October 2026

Job summary

Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 (annex 21 at 75%) dependent on HCPC registration status.

Public Health Wales Microbiology operates as a network of laboratories with regional laboratories across Wales.

You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist in our team at Singleton Hospital to perform a wide range of techniques relating to the diagnosis of infectious disease.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit candidates that have proven Microbiology laboratory experience and associated work based education and competency or a science graduate. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to rotate through a number of sections during their employment, gaining experience in a number of methodologies to include molecular science and microbiological diagnostic testing.

The laboratory is an IBMS approved training laboratory. The Public Health Wales, Microbiology network is ISO 15189 accredited. An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO 15189 quality management is essential. To ensure that the laboratory can provide a 24/7 acute service, the post holder will be expected to participate in unsocial hours working (weekend/Bank Holiday/overnight) as per published roster.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience per annum. (Trainee BMS to annex 21 at 75%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-HS028-0926

Job locations

• Singleton Hospital
• Sketty Lane
• Swansea
• SA2 8QA
• United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Deputy Operations Manager
Leanne Jukes
[e-mail]
01792704165