Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Bacteriology Team at Public Health Wales Microbiology in Cardiff. The role involves contributing to a robust and fully operational diagnostic service, utilising new technology and state-of-the-art equipment. You will support senior staff, assist in team building, and help deliver a 24/7 service, with opportunities for professional development and progression to Band 6 upon completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma.
Essential criteria
- Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care professions council (HCPC).
- Advanced understanding gained through attaining IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology/Virology or equivalent qualification.
- In depth specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology.
- Understands and can apply the principles of Quality Assurance systems.
Desirable criteria
- Previous participation in out of hours service.
- Demonstrates experience in an HCPC approved Microbiology Laboratory and molecular techniques.
- Understands, can perform and teach all aspects of routine diagnostic Microbiology.
- Skills and Attributes
- Ability to make complex analytical judgements in problem solving. Ability to recognise and deal with problems instigate corrective action.
- Self- motivated with a willingness to learn.
- 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 develop self and others.
- Maintains a professional demeanour and approach even in stressful or difficult situations.
- Prepared to work flexibly throughout the laboratory, and across PHW sites, if required. The post holder will support the out of -hours service provided by the laboratory. This includes weekend and extended day working as part of the working week and the out of hours on call service.
- Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
- Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
- Qualifications and Knowledge
- Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care professions council (HCPC).
- Advanced understanding gained through attaining IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology/Virology or equivalent qualification.
- In depth specialised knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic microbiology.
- Understands and can apply the principles of Quality Assurance systems.
- Previous participation in out of hours service.
- Demonstrates experience in an HCPC approved Microbiology Laboratory and molecular techniques.
- Understands, can perform and teach all aspects of routine diagnostic Microbiology.
- Skills and Attributes
- Ability to make complex analytical judgements in problem solving. Ability to recognise and deal with problems instigate corrective action.
- Self- motivated with a willingness to learn.
- 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 develop self and others.
- Maintains a professional demeanour and approach even in stressful or difficult situations.
- Prepared to work flexibly throughout the laboratory, and across PHW sites, if required. The post holder will support the out of -hours service provided by the laboratory. This includes weekend and extended day working as part of the working week and the out of hours on call service.
- Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
- Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Job summary
It is an exciting time to be joining Public Health Wales Microbiology as we have dramatically expanded our workforce and the way Microbiology services are delivered. Public Health Wales Microbiology consists of a network of laboratories currently based at multiple sites across Wales.
An opportunity has arisen to join our Bacteriology Team at University Hospital of Wales Cardiff. You will have the chance to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales following significant investment in new technology and staff. We aim to provide a responsive, modern, rapid diagnostic service for the people of Wales using state of the art equipment.
To demonstrate our commitment and dedication of our staff we offer automatic progression to Band 6 on the successful completion of their IBMS Specialist Diploma (Medical Microbiology /Bacteriology) with 100% compliance of statutory and mandatory training and relevant competency documents.
The successful post holders will be fully supported, with full training given from our training team. You will be encouraged to develop and opportunities will be given to enhance your career.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal
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