Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full Time 37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 050-HS051-1224
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 PA -Band 5 or Annex U/21 75% of band 5 for trainees
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology
Band 5
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to appoint Band 5 Biomedical Scientist into our existing Cellular Pathology team. All posts will be based in our purpose built laboratory facility at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan.
We are happy to accept applications from HCPC registered BMS or from those with IBMS approved Biomedical Scientist degrees that will complete their portfolio in the next 12 months. Candidates not HCPC registered will be paid as Trainee Biomedical Scientist at annex 21 of a Band 5.
Main duties of the job
Our Cellular pathology service is continually developing with an exciting programme to deliver the latest in mechanised slide scanning technology and computational pathology. Any new scientists joining our team will be central to delivering the future of Cellular Pathology in North Wales; working together to meet the needs of the clinical service users and develop our service repertoire and structure whilst protecting and progressing service quality and effectiveness. Successful applicants will be encouraged to develop and extend their experience in all areas of the department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified (or soon to be assessed) scientists to join this large, forward thinking laboratory service as we map out our future.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration with the HCPC or expected within 12 months
Desirable criteria
- Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development (essential development)
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a laboratory using manual and automated techniques (Sufficient experience)
Desirable criteria
- General familiarity with common computer software (Microsoft office)
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training program.
- Ability to supervise others
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Basic and specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures undertaken in the department.
- Knowledge of quality control and assurance.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Accreditation requirements.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information management systems
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential criteria
- Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable criteria
- Smart presentation pride in work produced
OTHER RELEVANT REQUIERMENTS
Essential criteria
- Excellent telephone manner.
- A commitment to contribute to health care.
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaking
- Ability to travel across North Wales in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the department.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angela Phillips
- Job title
- Specialist Service Manager -Histopathology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000844866
- Additional information
Alison Davies
Cellular Pathology Manager
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