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Job summary

Main area
Infection Services/Microbiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 service coverage via the Panama Shift Pattern)
Job ref
028-HS016-0425
Employer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Singleton Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Biomedical Scientist

Band 5

 

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

 


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.

 

Job overview

Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 (annex 21) dependent on HCPC registration status. 

Public Heath Wales Microbiology operates as a network of laboratories with regional laboratories across Wales.

You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist in our team at Singleton Hospital to perform a wide range of techniques relating to the diagnosis of infectious disease.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit candidates that have proven Microbiology laboratory experience and associated work based education and competency or a science graduate. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to rotate through a number of sections during their employment, gaining experience in a number of methodologies to include molecular science and microbiological diagnostic testing.

The laboratory is an IBMS approved training laboratory. The Public Health Wales, Microbiology network is ISO 15189 accredited.  An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is essential.

To ensure that the laboratory can provide a 24/7 acute service, the post holder will be expected to participate in unsocial hours working (weekend/Bank Holiday/overnight) as per published roster.

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.


To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

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

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.

Applications are welcomed in Welsh and/or English.

Pre-application discussion is welcomed, informal visits to the laboratory are encouraged following shortlisting.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) OR IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or other qualification acceptable for HCPC registration (please provide detail of your suitability for IBMS Certificate of Competence)

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Understands and can apply principles of quality assurance systems

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to participate in training of others
  • Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols/procedures

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Take responsibility for own actions
  • Ability to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Final Gold LevelDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Final Gold Level WelshRefugee Employment NetworkStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Top 100 Employers in 2023Employer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenny Hudson
Job title
Operations Manager Virology Swansea
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792285059
Additional information

Alternative contact details

Jade Davies Senior Biomedical Scientist

[email protected]

 

 

 

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