Job vacancy: Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Public Health Wales NHS Trust, Cardiff

Job summary

Main area: Microbiology
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full 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-HS001-0126

Employer: Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: University Hospital of Wales Cardiff
Town: Cardiff
Salary: £39,263 - £47,280 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/02/2026 23:59

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 6

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

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Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference

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.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care professions council (HCPC).
Advanced understanding gained through attaining IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology/Virology or equivalent qualification.
In depth specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology.
Understands and can apply the principles of Quality Assurance systems.

Desirable criteria

Previous participation in out of hours service.

Experience

Essential criteria

Demonstrates experience in an HCPC approved Microbiology Laboratory and molecular techniques.
Understands, can perform and teach all aspects of routine diagnostic Microbiology.

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

Ability to make complex analytical judgements in problem solving. Ability to recognise and deal with problems instigate corrective action.
Self- motivated with a willingness to learn.
Ability to work reliably, effectively and efficiently using own initiative.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop self and others.
Maintains a professional demeanour and approach even in stressful or difficult situations.
Prepared to work flexibly throughout the laboratory, and across PHW sites, if required. The post holder will support the out of -hours service provided by the laboratory. This includes weekend and extended day working as part of the working week and the out of hours on call service.

Desirable criteria

Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn

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 [email protected]

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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, providing clear evidence and examples to demonstrate how you meet each requirement.

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

If you require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Visa routes, please ensure you self‑assess your eligibility for sponsorship for this role before applying.
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If you are successful and short listed 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.

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.

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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

Shanine Mitchell

Job title

Bacteriology Operational Manager

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

02920744815

Additional information

Carian Barber-Colegate

Deputy Bacteriology Operations Manager

[email protected]

02920745343

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Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 6

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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Documents to download

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