Job summary
We are seeking an HCPC Registered Senior Biomedical Scientist with relevant experience in diagnostic microbiology, to join the Bacteriology section , based at the University Hospital of Wales. 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 IT would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work supervising a section of the laboratory whilst supporting the Laboratory Manager and Operational Manager.The successful candidate will participate in robust and sustainable varying working pattern which that is both AfC and EWTD compliant. This will consist of core day shifts, 2-10pm shifts and a team of BMS staff covering 10pm to 8am nightshifts. All of these will be worked in blocks of 4 days to allow for contractual 37.5 hours to be worked over a 7 day working week.
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
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- Biomedical Sciences degree or equivalent acceptable for HCPC registration
- MSc Biomedical Sciences and, or Relevant Science specialty or IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma.
- l Science Fellowship (FIBMS) or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD registration and participation
Desirable
- Chartered Scientist
- Willingness to undertake management courses suitable for the role.
- Willingness to undertake the IBMS Expert Practice Certificate in Leadership Quality and Management.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in an HCPC approved Microbiology Laboratory.
- Experience of a wide range of practical Microbiology diagnostic techniques.
- Supervisory experience
- Record of professional competence and comprehensive experience in diagnostic microbiology
- Has understanding of microbiology of disease and disease processes.
- Has in depth and, or specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology
- Understands and can apply the principles and standards for good laboratory practice.
- Understands and can apply the principles of Quality Assurance systems.
- Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities and responsibilities for the team they manage.
Desirable
- Involvement in training of staff.
- Evidence of project and, or supervisory management
- Maintains own and teams knowledge base
- Involvement in Quality Management and Assurance systems.
- Understands the role of Public Health Wales.
Skills
Essential
- Good manual and mental dexterity.
- Good IT skills - understand the importance of IT in the laboratory
- Understands, can perform and teach others all aspects of routine diagnostic Microbiology tests.
- Aptitude for managing people.
- Ability to manage a team and, or section by providing and receiving scientific and, or clinical information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues and external contacts. Relating activity to senior teams.
- Ability to make analytical judgement in routine problem solving
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to write documents for Department
- Ability to recognise scientific inconsistencies and procedural problems, make analytical and supervisory judgements autonomously to generate solutions.
- Ability to coordinate team and, or section tasks some of which may be specialist and ongoing
- Ability to mentor staff
- Ability to accurately follow and convey to others verbal and written instructions, including complex protocols and procedures
- Ability to work reliably, effectively and efficiently using own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels both orally and in writing.
- Ability to recognise problems and instigate corrective action.
- Ability to accept and give instruction.
Desirable
- Ability to manipulate databases and spreadsheets.
- Quick learner with well-developed learning skills.
- Innovative and able to offer constructive criticism, to design and introduce improvements and change.
- Empathy
Disposition
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious and punctual
- Enthusiastic about work and the profession
- Clear thinking and articulate.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
- Able to accept responsibility for own actions
- Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to participate in out of hours, extended working day, on-call and other rotas within the laboratory
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Sciences degree or equivalent acceptable for HCPC registration
- MSc Biomedical Sciences and, or Relevant Science specialty or IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma.
- l Science Fellowship (FIBMS) or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD registration and participation
Desirable
- Chartered Scientist
- Willingness to undertake management courses suitable for the role.
- Willingness to undertake the IBMS Expert Practice Certificate in Leadership Quality and Management.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in an HCPC approved Microbiology Laboratory.
- Experience of a wide range of practical Microbiology diagnostic techniques.
- Supervisory experience
- Record of professional competence and comprehensive experience in diagnostic microbiology
- Has understanding of microbiology of disease and disease processes.
- Has in depth and, or specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology
- Understands and can apply the principles and standards for good laboratory practice.
- Understands and can apply the principles of Quality Assurance systems.
- Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities and responsibilities for the team they manage.
Desirable
- Involvement in training of staff.
- Evidence of project and, or supervisory management
- Maintains own and teams knowledge base
- Involvement in Quality Management and Assurance systems.
- Understands the role of Public Health Wales.
Skills
Essential
- Good manual and mental dexterity.
- Good IT skills - understand the importance of IT in the laboratory
- Understands, can perform and teach others all aspects of routine diagnostic Microbiology tests.
- Aptitude for managing people.
- Ability to manage a team and, or section by providing and receiving scientific and, or clinical information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues and external contacts. Relating activity to senior teams.
- Ability to make analytical judgement in routine problem solving
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to write documents for Department
- Ability to recognise scientific inconsistencies and procedural problems, make analytical and supervisory judgements autonomously to generate solutions.
- Ability to coordinate team and, or section tasks some of which may be specialist and ongoing
- Ability to mentor staff
- Ability to accurately follow and convey to others verbal and written instructions, including complex protocols and procedures
- Ability to work reliably, effectively and efficiently using own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels both orally and in writing.
- Ability to recognise problems and instigate corrective action.
- Ability to accept and give instruction.
Desirable
- Ability to manipulate databases and spreadsheets.
- Quick learner with well-developed learning skills.
- Innovative and able to offer constructive criticism, to design and introduce improvements and change.
- Empathy
Disposition
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious and punctual
- Enthusiastic about work and the profession
- Clear thinking and articulate.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
- Able to accept responsibility for own actions
- Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to participate in out of hours, extended working day, on-call and other rotas within the laboratory
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
