Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, qualified, HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist?  Would you like to join our small, friendly Microbiology team at CTM UHB to help provide a high quality service to the Royal Glamorgan and Prince Charles Hospitals? If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

We are a small, close-knit team with a strong emphasis on working together and supporting one another.  We value an inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, share their knowledge and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Ideally we are looking for an experienced band 6 specialist Biomedical Scientist however either a HCPC registered band 5 Biomedical Scientist applicant who has not yet completed the Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 Annex 21 will apply) or a Biomedical Scientist with an IBMS with accredited Degree, who meets the criteria of the Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification (Band 5 or band 5 Annex 21 will apply) may be considered. A band 5 candidate would be supported through a structured training and competency programme to progress to a band 6 role. Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss these various opportunities in more detail.

Main duties of the job

You will use your specialist knowledge and technical skills to analyse and interpret clinical specimens, validate and authorise results within your scope of practice and ensure that significant or unexpected findings are communicated appropriately. 

You will be expected to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the smooth running of the department.

Following appropriate training and competency assessment you will participate in our 24/7 service (roster includes 12 hour shifts and overnight on-call Monday to Sunday including bank holidays) for which appropriate Agenda for Change enhancements are paid.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.