Job summary
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.
About us
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Recognised depth of knowledge within specialist microbiology field.
Desirable
- Previous experience with mentoring / teaching junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Recognised team leading skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable excellent time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Ability to understand and explain complex new technologies / information
Desirable
- Taken on additional specialist technical duties within Microbiology
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Enrolled / working towards Higher specialist portfolio
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised depth of knowledge within specialist microbiology field.
Desirable
- Previous experience with mentoring / teaching junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Recognised team leading skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable excellent time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Ability to understand and explain complex new technologies / information
Desirable
- Taken on additional specialist technical duties within Microbiology
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Enrolled / working towards Higher specialist portfolio
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).
