Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Biomedical Scientist Bacteriology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 028-HS075-0825
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £48,527 - £55,532 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Biomedical Scientist
Band 7
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Job overview
We are seeking two experienced Biomedical Scientists to join the microbiology team based at Singleton Hospital. 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.
We are advertising two posts - a Senior Biomedical Scientist with Quality responsibilities and a Senior Biomedical Scientist with Training responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working. Being flexible, self-motivated and with good practical skills will be fundamental to your role. You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to a robust and fully operational system within the department. You will assist in building a strong team and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the department and throughout the Microbiology Network. An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable.
The post holder will support the provision of a 24/7 service in accordance with a published rota.
The post holders will be a Quality or Training Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Bacteriology department working together with the network Quality or Training team respectively.
Our team offers a varied, challenging and rewarding work environment, with the opportunity to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales.
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in 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.
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.
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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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MSc Biomedical Sciences and, or Relevant Science specialism or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma.
- IBMS Specialist Diploma Medical Microbiology, Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality or Training
- Expert knowledge in Quality or Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in an UKAS accredited Microbiology Laboratory.
- Experience of a wide range of practical Bacteriology techniques.
- Supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in training of staff.
- Experience of working to Quality standards
- Understands the role of Public Health Wales.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Understands, can perform and teach others all aspects of routine diagnostic Bacteriology tests.
- Aptitude for managing people.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels both orally and in writing.
- Ability to accept and give instruction.
Desirable criteria
- Innovative and able to offer constructive criticism, to design and introduce improvements and change.
- Empathy
Disposition
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic about work and the profession
- Clear thinking and articulate.
- Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
Other
Desirable criteria
- The ability to speak Welsh.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Louise Stone
- Job title
- Interim Head of Operations Bacteriology Swansea
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 704165
- Additional information
Laboratory tours encouraged. Please contact:
[email protected] (Interim Operational Manager Bacteriology)
or [email protected] (Interim Deputy Operational Manager Bacteriology)
01792 704165
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