Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work of patient samples for mycobacteria whilst supporting the Senior Biomedical Scientists and Lead Scientist in the WCM.
* Participate in weekday and weekend working, which is both AFC and EWTD compliant.
* Work the contractual 37.5 hours 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
* HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience in diagnostic microbiology.
* Understanding and experience of good laboratory practice and UKAS ISO15189 Quality Management System.
* Experience/Interest in laboratory testing of mycobacteria and advanced knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety.
* Ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Public Health Wales
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 visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jason Evans Job title: Lead Scientist, Wales Centre for Mycobacteria Email address: jason.evans@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02920716408
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