Senior Biomedical Scientist - Andrology Lead
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
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
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is looking for an exceptional and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist for a busy Andrology department based at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.
If your values align with our Pathology vision below then this is the challenging role for you.
Delivering a leading, people centred service which is innovative, dynamic and continually improving
Main duties of the job
The Andrology Department processes samples using both manual and automated methodologies. The service is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189.
You will be responsible for the general day to day operation of the Andrology department and lead a small team to produce consistently high quality results.
You will represent the Andrology service at a range of meetings both internally and at national Andrology networks and provide expertise to achieve high standard care to our patients.
We would also welcome applications from enthusiastic staff currently employed at Band 6 level who are undertaking or are willing to undertake an MSc, Higher Specialist Portfolio or other Level 7 qualification and for these posts we will appoint at Annex 21.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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.
We would also welcome applications from enthusiastic staff currently employed at Band 6 level who are undertaking or are willing to undertake an MSc, Higher Specialist Portfolio or other Level 7 qualification and for these posts we will appoint at Annex 21.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Recognised depth of knowledge within specialist microbiology field.
- Previous experience with mentoring / teaching junior staff.
Skills
Essential criteria- Recognised team leading skills
- Demonstrable excellent time management skills
Experience
Essential criteria- Ability to understand and explain complex new technologies / information
- Taken on additional specialist technical duties within Microbiology
Qualifications
Essential criteria- MSc or Higher Specialist
- Enrolled / working towards Higher specialist portfolio
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.