Job summary
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Scientist Specialist Post (Band 8a) in Tandem Mass Spectrometry to join the Wales Newborn Screening and Metabolic Laboratory team in the Department of Medical Biochemistry, Immunology & Toxicology Department based at Cardiff and Value University Health Board, Cardiff, Wales.
This post is open to both Biomedical Scientist and Clinical Scientists.
The successful candidate will have up-to-date knowledge and extensive experience in chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Working within/across Newborn screening and Metabolic the post holder will assist with the development and delivery of a broad range of complex, specialised diagnostic procedures. The post holder has a high degree of individual autonomy.
The post holder will work with the section/s which is responsible for the provision of a highly specialised biochemical service for children and adults to the UHB and to other hospitals within Wales and regional areas. The Newborn Screening Service analyses samples from ~35,000 babies per year.
The post holder will assist with the development of screening, second tier and diagnostic assays for a range of disorders by mass spectrometry and must have extensive experience of LC-MSMS and GCMS and will assist with method development, training and troubleshooting new and existing assays. They will ensure efficient management of the MS analysers and will ensure adequate supervision of any developmental work.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
- MSc (Hons) relevant subject or equivalent
- HCPC Registration Certificate
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in mass spectrometry Extensive experience in Chromatography
- Extensive experience in method development Research & Development
Desirable
- Extensive experience in Metabolic Biochemistry
- Experience in newborn screening with mass spec
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information to individuals, small groups and at large meetings
- Ability to organise the training and work of others.
- Evidence of method development of complex assays
- Evidence of teaching and training of scientific and technical staff
Desirable
- Proven ability to work under pressure
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of analytical techniques involved including troubleshooting of complex assays
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as member of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc (Hons) relevant subject or equivalent
- HCPC Registration Certificate
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in mass spectrometry Extensive experience in Chromatography
- Extensive experience in method development Research & Development
Desirable
- Extensive experience in Metabolic Biochemistry
- Experience in newborn screening with mass spec
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information to individuals, small groups and at large meetings
- Ability to organise the training and work of others.
- Evidence of method development of complex assays
- Evidence of teaching and training of scientific and technical staff
Desirable
- Proven ability to work under pressure
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of analytical techniques involved including troubleshooting of complex assays
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as member of a team
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).
