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Job summary

Main area
Infection Services/Microbiology
Grade
Band 5/6 (dependant on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 service coverage via the Panama Shift Pattern)
Job ref
028-HS028-0926
Employer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Singleton Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
per annum. (Trainee BMS to annex 21 at 75%)
Closing
05/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Trainee Biomedical scientist/Band 5 BMS/Specialist BMS

Band 5/6 (dependant on experience)

 

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

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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.


Important Note for vacancies offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.
Individuals who hold permanent (substantive) employment within the NHS may only be appointed via secondment. Approval for a secondment must be obtained from your current line manager prior to submitting an application.


 

 

 

Job overview

Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 (annex 21 at 75%) 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 agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important. 

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

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 equivalent qualification that is acceptable for HCPC registration). Please provide detail of your suitability for IBMS Certificate of Competence.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a laboratory accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189 standard

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to participate in training of other staff
  • Able to identify and deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner
  • 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.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leanne Jukes
Job title
Interim Deputy Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792704165
Additional information

Alternative contact details

Louise Stone, Operational Manager, Microbiology Swansea

[email protected]

 

 

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