Job overview
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
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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.
Working for our organisation
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:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• 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.
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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.