Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Sciences
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:20 (50 Minute Lunch Break))
- Job ref
- 050-HS035-0925
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £31,516 - £38,364 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Biomedical Scientist
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.
Job overview
Generic Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry
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.
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 (e.g. H.T.A., B.S.Q.R.).
To demonstrate our commitment and dedication to our staff we have a flexible recruitment and progression plan that consists of:
Band 5 Candidates - Band 5 Annex 21 at 75% for candidates with IBMS accredited degree who have not completed their IBMS Generic Training Portfolio with automatic advancement to Band 5 100% on registration
Main duties of the job
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.
On completion of the necessary competence requirements you will be required to support the Band 6 post holders 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
Please note that appointment will be made at Band 5 or Band 5 Annex 21 dependent on qualifications & experience; this position will be within Biochemistry.
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
- IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or other qualification acceptable for future HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of biomedical laboratory investigations/tests
Desirable criteria
- Experience of automated and manual laboratory investigations and procedures (sufficient post registration training)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literate
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to supervise others
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training program
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree level knowledge of biochemistry practise, quality control and assurance
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Accreditation requirements
- Knowledge of HCPC requirements to practise
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to assess & prioritise work in a pressured environment
Other
Essential criteria
- Excellent telephone manner
- Calm approach
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaking
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elisabeth Brealey
- Job title
- Senior Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 844867
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