Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS

  • Swansea
  • £48,527-55,532 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
We are seeking two experienced Biomedical Scientists to join the microbiology team based at Singleton Hospital. 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.We are advertising two posts - a Senior Biomedical Scientist with Quality responsibilities and a Senior Biomedical Scientist with Training responsibilities.Main duties of the jobApplications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working. Being flexible, self-motivated and with good practical skills will be fundamental to your role. You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to a robust and fully operational system within the department. You will assist in building a strong team and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the department and throughout the Microbiology Network. An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable. The post holder will support the provision of a 24/7 service in accordance with a published rota.The post holders will be a Quality or Training Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Bacteriology department working together with the network Quality or Training team respectively.Our team offers a varied, challenging and rewarding work environment, with the opportunity to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales.About usWe are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.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.To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number028-HS075-0825Job locationsSingleton HospitalSketty LaneSwanseaSA2 8QAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MSc Biomedical Sciences and, or Relevant Science specialism or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma.
  • IBMS Specialist Diploma Medical Microbiology, Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of HCPC registration
Desirable
  • IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality or Training
  • Expert knowledge in Quality or Training
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration experience in an UKAS accredited Microbiology Laboratory.
  • Experience of a wide range of practical Bacteriology techniques.
  • Supervisory experience
Desirable
  • Involvement in training of staff.
  • Experience of working to Quality standards
  • Understands the role of Public Health Wales.
SkillsEssential
  • Understands, can perform and teach others all aspects of routine diagnostic Bacteriology tests.
  • Aptitude for managing people.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to accept and give instruction.
Desirable
  • Innovative and able to offer constructive criticism, to design and introduce improvements and change.
  • Empathy
DispositionEssential
  • Enthusiastic about work and the profession
  • Clear thinking and articulate.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
  • Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
OtherDesirable
  • The ability to speak Welsh.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MSc Biomedical Sciences and, or Relevant Science specialism or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma.
  • IBMS Specialist Diploma Medical Microbiology, Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of HCPC registration
Desirable
  • IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality or Training
  • Expert knowledge in Quality or Training
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration experience in an UKAS accredited Microbiology Laboratory.
  • Experience of a wide range of practical Bacteriology techniques.
  • Supervisory experience
Desirable
  • Involvement in training of staff.
  • Experience of working to Quality standards
  • Understands the role of Public Health Wales.
SkillsEssential
  • Understands, can perform and teach others all aspects of routine diagnostic Bacteriology tests.
  • Aptitude for managing people.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to accept and give instruction.
Desirable
  • Innovative and able to offer constructive criticism, to design and introduce improvements and change.
  • Empathy
DispositionEssential
  • Enthusiastic about work and the profession
  • Clear thinking and articulate.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
  • Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
OtherDesirable
  • The ability to speak Welsh.

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