Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 028-ACS044-1225-B
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £26,300 - £27,890 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Support Worker
Band 3
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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.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
Visa sponsorship: This role is classified under SOC code 3111. Unfortunately, current UKVI regulations mean we are unable to sponsor new Skilled Worker visas for this post. Applicants who already hold a Skilled Worker visa should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements to move to this role before applying.
We are seeking a Biomedical support worker to join the Bacteriology team based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge.
Must have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, specimen processing, maintenance of equipment, operation of automated equipment, waste disposal and clerical duties. The post holder will support the provision of microbiological diagnostic services in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific staff. It is essential that the post holder adheres to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work alongside qualified BMS staff as part of the team.
The successful candidate will participate in weekday, weekend, bank holiday and unsocial hours working, which is both AFC and EWTD compliant.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- GCSE / O levels including English and Maths and a Science related subject
- NVQ Level 3 Pathology related qualification
- Understands and applies personal health and safety requirements.
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement or equivalent NVQ
- Understands the importance of quality assurance systems.
- Good IT skills
Skilla and attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work reliably and efficiently and use own initiative
- Ability to recognise problems
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to organisation of workload, effectively prioritising tasks, and resources to optimise productivity and Results
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a laboratory
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Stone
- Job title
- Interim Operational Manager, Bacteriology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 704165
- Additional information
Laboratory visits encouraged. Please contact Louise Stone or Thomas Davies Monday - Friday 08:45 - 17:00
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