Job overview

We are seeking a Higher Biomedical support worker to join the Food, Water & Environmental Microbiology team based at Glangwili hospital in Carmarthen. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities. Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working. Rydym yn chwilio am weithiwr cymorth Biofeddygol Uwch i ymuno â'r thîm Bwyd, Dwr ac Amgylcheddol sydd wedi'i leoli yn ysbyty Glangwili yng Nghaerfyrddin. Bydd angen i ymgeiswyr fod yn frwdfrydig, yn llawn cymhelliant ac yn arloesol, gyda galluoedd trefnu ac ymarferol da. Bydd ganddynt sgiliau rhyngbersonol a chyfathrebu wedi'u datblygu'n dda a gallu i arwain a chefnogi gwaith unigol ac mewn tîm. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, food and water sample 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 qualified scientific staff. It is essential that the post holder adhers to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work as part of the team. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, food and water sample 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 qualified scientific staff. It is essential that the post holder adhers to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work 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. Contractual 37.50 hours to be worked over a working week.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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' where 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.

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, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/