Public Health Wales
Biomedical Scientist
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THIS POST IS A PERMANENT PART TIME 0.5 WTE POST. BAND 5 OR 6 DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICAITONS. THIS IS NOT A TRAINING POST.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to work in the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit (UKARU) and contribute to the continued development of anaerobic microbiology reference services for the UK and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the provision of a full reference service for anaerobic bacteria.
- Contribute to anaerobic bacteriology reference and research work.
- Support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the department and throughout the Microbiology Network.
Qualifications and Skills
- Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge.
- Experience of working with anaerobic bacteria is highly desirable.
- Experience of working in a medical microbiology laboratory is essential.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to support individual and team working.
- Flexibility in your approach to work.
- Self-motivated with good practical skills.
- Understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management.
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Working Conditions
- The laboratory is an IBMS approved training laboratory.
- The Public Health Wales, Microbiology network is ISO 15189 accredited.
- Participation in weekend & Bank Holiday working is expected, depending on service demands.
Benefits
- Varied, challenging, and rewarding work environment.
- Opportunity to be at the forefront of anaerobic bacteriology reference work, including the utilization of next generation sequencing technologies.
About Us
Public Health Wales Microbiology Cardiff is one of the largest Microbiology Laboratories in Wales, providing diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics, and general practitioners throughout the Principality.
Informal visits to the laboratory are encouraged only for candidates who have been shortlisted.
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.
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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.
How to Apply
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Michael Perry
- Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist
- Email address: michael.perry@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02920742378
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