Main area Biomedical Science Grade Band 5/Band 6 annex 21 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Shift working, including out of hours (night shift), weekends and bank holidays, to provide a 24/7 service - Core day shifts, 2-10pm shifts and 10pm to 8:30am night shifts)
Job ref 028-HS011-0325
Employer: Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Town: Cardiff
Salary: £30,420 - £45,637 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/04/2025 23:59
Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 5/Band 6 annex 21
Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales
Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
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.
Job overview
We are seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join the microbiology team based at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated, and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Candidates should possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.
HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists that hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in medical Microbiology or demonstrate equivalent experience will be appointed at Band 6. HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists that do not hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology will be appointed at Band 5. Public Health Wales provides the opportunity for automatic progression to Band 6 on successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the provision of a 24/7 service in accordance with a published rota. You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to a robust and fully operational system within the department. You will assist in building a strong team and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the department and throughout the Microbiology Network. An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable.
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.
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
* Biomedical Sciences Degree or equivalent qualifications acceptable for HCPC registration
* IBMS Certificate of Competence (i.e via old blue log-book)
* Evidence of HCPC registration
* Evidence of CPD registration and participation.
* Further qualification e.g. MSc or Higher Specialist Portfolio
Experience
* Demonstrates experience in an HCPC approved Bacteriology Laboratory
* Record of professional competence and comprehensive experience in diagnostic microbiology
* Has in-depth and/or specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology.
* Understands and can apply the principles and standards for good laboratory practice.
* Understands and can apply the principles of Quality Assurance systems
* Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities
* Undertaking Shifts in a previous role
* Previous participation in out of hours service.
* Previous experience with molecular techniques.
Skills
* Understands, can perform and teach others all aspects of routine diagnostic microbiology.
* Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels both orally and in writing
* Ability to recognise problems and instigate corrective action.
* Evidence of previous training/quality/H&S experience
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.
Public Health Wales reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact peoplesupport.PHW@wales.nhs.uk
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
If you are successful and shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.
We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Name: Shanine Mitchell
Job title: Bacteriology Operational Manager
Email address: shanine.mitchell@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 02920 744815
Additional information:
Mrs Carian Barber-Colegate
Deputy Bacteriology Operations Manager/Dirprwy Rheolwr Gweithredydd Bacterioleg
Email: carian.barber@wales.nhs.uk
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