Senior Biomedical Scientist
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Job overview
We are seeking a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience in diagnostic Microbiology, to join the Public Health Wales Microbiology Service based at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Public Health Wales Microbiology North Wales has a central (hub) laboratory within a new pathology build at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (Bodelwyddan) and has acute service spoke laboratories at Ysbyty Gwynedd (Bangor) and Ysbyty Maelor (Wrexham). This post will primarily be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital (Rhyl) but the post holder will be required to support the other laboratories when necessary.North Wales Microbiology provides a wide range of diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics and general practitioners across North Wales. The laboratory provides diagnostic bacteriology, viral serology, benefits from Kiestra Automation and a range of molecular platforms.
The laboratory is ISO 15189 accredited and approved for training purposes.
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE FACE TO FACE.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need to be educated to Masters level or possess a higher specialist diploma. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.The successful candidate will supervise a defined section of the laboratory, undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work and support the Operational Manager to take forward key service and workforce objectives.
The laboratory operates a 7 day, 24 hr service and working patterns will include shifts covering core days, evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.
North Wales benefits from easy access to coast, mountains and proximity to Liverpool, Chester and all that city life has to offer- so walkers, climbers, cyclists, sailors, shoppers and nightlife seekers are all catered for
- the best of all worlds.
- with Ireland also only a short boat trip away.
Informal visits are actively encouraged, come see the laboratory and meet the team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but not essential; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent acceptable to HCPC for registration
- Fellow of the IBMS, Masters in Science or equivalent post degree qualifications or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- Relevant management qualification (DMS/CHSM or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria- History of working in Diagnostic Microbiology
- Evidence of supervisory management experience work and people
- Evidence of staff rostering /appraisal /performance management
Personal Skills /Capability
Essential criteria- Evidence of technical capabilities (Personal Portfolio/Continual Professional Development/Competence record)
Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
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The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy.An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.