We are seeking an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience in diagnostic microbiology, to join the Wales Centre for Mycobacteria (WCM), based at University Hospital Llandough.
Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge, well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working. An understanding and experience of good laboratory practice and UKAS ISO15189 Quality Management System is required.
Experience/Interest in laboratory testing of mycobacteria and advanced knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work of patient samples for mycobacteria whilst supporting the Senior Biomedical Scientists and Lead Scientist in the WCM.
The successful candidate will participate in weekday and weekend working, which is both AFC and EWTD compliant. The contractual 37.5 hours will be worked over a five day working week (Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 16:45 pm), with approximately 3.50 additional hours worked on Saturday mornings as part of a 1:4 or 1:5 rota.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but not essential; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
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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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Biomedical Sciences Degree or equivalent qualifications acceptable for HCPC registration*
* Evidence of HCPC registration
* Evidence of CPD registration and participation.
* MSc in Biomedical Sciences FIBMS
Experience
* Have worked in a clinical laboratory.
* Experience of working in a Containment Level 3 laboratory.
* Has in depth and/or specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology.
* Experience of molecular diagnostic tests.
Skills
* Good basic IT skills - understands the importance of IT in the laboratory
Knowledge
* Understands the principles and importance of Quality Assurance systems
* Understands Health and Safety responsibilities
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.
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