Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 028-ACS022-0525
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Biomedical Support Worker
Band 3
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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 a Biomedical support worker to join the Bacteriology team based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge.
Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, specimen processing, maintenance of equipment, operation of automated equipment, waste disposal and clerical duties. The post holder will support the provision of microbiological diagnostic services in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific staff. It is essential that the post holder adheres to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work alongside qualified BMS staff as part of the team.
The successful candidate will participate in weekday, weekend, bank holiday and unsocial hours working, which is both AFC and EWTD compliant.
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'. 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.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
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 and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- GCSE / O levels including English and Maths and a Science related subject
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to work reliably and efficiently and use own initiative
- Ability to recognise problems
- Understands and applies personal health and safety requirements.
Desirable criteria
- Good IT skills
- Understands the importance of quality assurance systems.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a laboratory
Skills and attributes
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
- Able to work as part of a team.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leanne Jukes
- Job title
- Interim Deputy Operational Manager, Bacteriology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 704165
- Additional information
Laboratory visits encouraged. Please contact Leanne Jukes, Rhys Evans or Nazish Begum Monday - Friday 08:45 - 17:00
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