Higher Biomedical Support Worker (SACU)
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Job summary
We are seeking a Higher Biomedical Support Worker to join the Specialist Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Unit (SACU) microbiology reference service team (based at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff) to cover maternity leave (1 year fixed post). Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, specimen processing, maintenance of equipment, operation of automated equipment, waste disposal and clerical duties. The post holder will support the provision of microbiological reference services in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific staff. It is essential that the post holder adheres to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work alongside qualified BMS staff as part of the team.
The successful candidate will participate in weekday, which is both AFC and EWTD compliant. Contractual 37.5 hours to be worked over a 5 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
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
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 and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Details
Date posted
21 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£23,159 to £24,701 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
028-ACS041-1123-A
Job locations
PHW Microbiology, University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
PHW Microbiology, University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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