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Job summary

Main area
Infection Science
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
028-HS062-0425
Employer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Llandough
Town
Penarth
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

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Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

Band 5

 

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

 


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

 

Job overview

We are seeking an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience in diagnostic microbiology, to join the Wales Centre for Mycobacteria (WCM), based at University Hospital Llandough.

Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge, well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working. An understanding and experience of good laboratory practice and UKAS ISO15189 Quality Management System is required.

Experience/Interest in laboratory testing of mycobacteria and advanced knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work of patient samples for mycobacteria whilst supporting the Senior Biomedical Scientists and Lead Scientist in the WCM.

The successful candidate will participate in weekday and weekend working, which is both AFC and EWTD compliant. The contractual 37.5 hours will be worked over a five day working week (Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 16:45 pm), with approximately 3.50 additional hours worked on Saturday mornings as part of a 1:4 or 1:5 rota.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but not essential; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Biomedical Sciences Degree or equivalent qualifications acceptable for HCPC registration*
  • Evidence of HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of CPD registration and participation.
  • MSc in Biomedical Sciences FIBMS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Have worked in a clinical laboratory.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a Containment Level 3 laboratory.
  • Has in depth and/or specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology.
  • Experience of molecular diagnostic tests.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good basic IT skills – understands the importance of IT in the laboratory

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understands the principles and importance of Quality Assurance systems
  • Understands Health and Safety responsibilities

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jason Evans
Job title
Lead Scientist, Wales Centre for Mycobacteria
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920716408
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