Job summary
- Main area
- Laboratory Medicine / Blood Sciences
- Grade
- Band 6/Annex 21
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7)
- Job ref
- 130-HS021-0525
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Morrison Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
Band 6/Annex 21
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking for highly motivated HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientists to join the Immunology Team within the Laboratory Medicine Service at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The Laboratory Medicine Service is a diverse service spread across four hospital sites in Swansea Bay in a hub (Morriston) and spoke (Singleton, Princess of Wales and Neath/Port Talbot) model.
The Laboratory Medicine Team seeks to modernise our service by embracing new ways of working, committing to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seeking to develop a professional multidisciplinary team across the Service that provides a 24/7 365, year-round service for our patients.
The Immunology Laboratory is well equipped with equipment from suppliers such as Werfen, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Aesku and Euroimmun.
Ideally the post holder will have existing knowledge and skills in specialist immunology techniques, however we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in Immunology and the wider specialist analytics techniques sections
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Band 6 BMS you will be providing a comprehensive Immunology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment ensuring diagnostically abnormal results are acted upon urgently, you will also deputise for senior staff and assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.
The Immunology Service is a currently a 7 to 5 operation Monday to Friday, however, a flexible approach to working hours is required as this may expand to a full 24/7 service in the future alongside other specialist sections. Immunology is rapidly expanding, providing services on a national level also. Any OOH provided for other disciplines should not impact Immunology services.
About Annex 21
Fully qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 6 - only candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be considered for the full Specialist BMS band 6 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.
Trainee Specialist BMS - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 6. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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 & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences (must be IBMS accredited)
- Registered with the Health Care Processionals Council (HCPC)
- IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent experience – only relevant if HCPC qualification achieved in or before 2012)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience Knowledge and experience of working in Laboratory Medicine
- IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS office programmes and virtual platforms
- Experience of Laboratory information systems e.g., middleware IT
Desirable criteria
- Some experience of complex specialist laboratory techniques Multidisciplinary work experience
- Some experience of complex specialist laboratory techniques
- Good understanding of other Pathology disciplines
- Background knowledge of hospital specialties
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paula Griffiths
- Job title
- Immunology Section Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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