Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 rota. Day shift 08:30-20:12, night shift 19:48 - 07:30)
- Job ref
- 028-ACS026-0826
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £26,813 - £27,890 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Higher 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 salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
We are seeking a Higher Biomedical support worker to join our 24/7 Team at Singleton Hospital, working a 24/7 rota. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. 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. Being flexible, self-motivated and with good practical skills will be fundamental to your role.
The post holder will support the provision of a 24/7 service in accordance with a published rota.
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
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proactive approach to organisation of workload, effectively prioritising tasks and resources.
Skills and attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to deal with problems and communicate effectively
- Take responsibility for own actions
- Able to work as part of a team and work flexibly
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenny Hudson
- Job title
- Operations Manager Swansea Virology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 285053
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