Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be required to work within the professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD).
Duties as a Biomedical Scientist will include performing a range of scientific procedures involving the processing of biomedical specimens to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and investigation of pathological processes.
Appointment may be at annex band depending on experience.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties, comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and Legislative Bodies ( HTA, BSQR).
The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis through the different sections of the department, and may be required to work on any site within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board (BCULHB) area to enable continuity of service.
On completion of the necessary competence requirements, Band post holders will be required to cover / out of hours service working as a registered scientist to deliver safe and effective specialist emergency and core testing services requiring the post holder to:
Support and advise laboratory support worker colleagues.
Prioritise investigations in accordance to clinical need, ensuring optimum turnaround for urgent requests.
Manage emergency requests, single or multiple.
Liaise with IT and specialist equipment suppliers to resolve system or equipment failures.
To respond to Major incident procedures should the need arise.
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 ,, 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.