Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking for highly motivated HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientists to join the Immunology Team within the Laboratory Medicine Service at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The Laboratory Medicine Service is a diverse service spread across four hospital sites in Swansea Bay in a hub (Morriston) and spoke (Singleton, Princess of Wales and Neath/Port Talbot) model.
The Laboratory Medicine Team seeks to modernise our service by embracing new ways of working, committing to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seeking to develop a professional multidisciplinary team across the Service that provides a 24/7 365, year-round service for our patients.
The Immunology Laboratory is well equipped with equipment from suppliers such as Werfen, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Aesku and Euroimmun.
Ideally the post holder will have existing knowledge and skills in specialist immunology techniques, however we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in Immunology and the wider specialist analytics techniques sections
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Band 6 BMS you will be providing a comprehensive Immunology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment ensuring diagnostically abnormal results are acted upon urgently, you will also deputise for senior staff and assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.
The Immunology Service is a currently a 7 to 5 operation Monday to Friday, however, a flexible approach to working hours is required as this may expand to a full 24/7 service in the future alongside other specialist sections. Immunology is rapidly expanding, providing services on a national level also. Any OOH provided for other disciplines should not impact Immunology services.
About Annex 21
Fully qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 6 - only candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be considered for the full Specialist BMS band 6 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.
Trainee Specialist BMS - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 6. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences (must be IBMS accredited)
* Registered with the Health Care Processionals Council (HCPC)
* IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent experience - only relevant if HCPC qualification achieved in or before 2012)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant post registration experience Knowledge and experience of working in Laboratory Medicine
* IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS office programmes and virtual platforms
* Experience of Laboratory information systems e.g., middleware IT
Desirable criteria
* Some experience of complex specialist laboratory techniques Multidisciplinary work experience
* Some experience of complex specialist laboratory techniques
* Good understanding of other Pathology disciplines
* Background knowledge of hospital specialties
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
* Job Description & Person Specification - Bilingual (PDF, 278.7KB)
* Occupational Health FRF (PDF, 728.5KB)
* Annex 21 - NHS Wales Guidance - English (PDF, 171.3KB)
* Annex 21 - NHS Wales Guidance - Welsh (PDF, 239.6KB)
* Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* Guidance notes for Applicants (PDF, 278.7KB)
* Applicant Guide (PDF, 624.8KB)
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