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Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Generic Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 28 August 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
Here in CTMUHB we are looking for innovate solutions to enable us to respond to the challenges of delivering Cellular Pathology Services. This includes the development of Digital Pathology and developing our team to enable them to reach their potential. If you would like to be a part of that process then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and a qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. Personal skills, a flexible approach to the service, be able to multi task, be self motivated, work well under pressure on their own initiative and as part of a team.
Applicants without a Specialist Portfolio will be considered on Band 5
Main duties of the job
You will work with a team of medical staff, healthcare scientists and support workers to ensure the provision of high quality cellular pathology services within Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board
You'll perform specialist automated and manual tests throughout the department and be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment.
As a specialist Biomedical Scientist as well as rotating through all areas of the department you'll take responsibility within a specialism supporting innvoation as well as providing training and ensuring compliance with ISO15189 standard.
You'll support in the day-to-day supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practioners within the department
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job 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.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months, until 30th September 2026 to cover other absence. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
* Flexibility to the service
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge of cellular pathology.
* Knowledge of UKAS
Skills
* Communication - written and verbal
* Ability to plan and organise own work
* Ability to make analytical judgements and technical decisions
* Team leadership skills
Experience
* Experience of working in a cellular pathology laboratory as a HCPC registered professional
* Experience of using LIMS
* Experience of UKAS and QMS
* Candidate must be HCPC registered
* BSc accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
* MSc in Biomedical sciences.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
£31,516 to £47,280 a yearper annum, dual banded 5/6
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