Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
Here in CTMUHB we are looking for innovate solutions to enable us to respond to the challenges of delivering Cellular Pathology Services. This includes the development of Digital Pathology and developing our team to enable them to reach their potential. If you would like to be a part of that process then we would love to hear from you.
Ideally the successful candidate will be HCPC registered and a qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology, although for the outstanding candidate consideration will be given to those who are yet to complete either their specialist portfolio or HCPC registration (subject to being paid at the appropriate Agenda for Pay Band)
In either case you will have excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to the service, be able to multi task, be self motivated, work well under pressure on their own initiative and as part of a team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will work with a team of medical staff, healthcare scientists and support workers to ensure the provision of high quality cellular pathology services within Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board
You'll perform specialist automated and manual tests throughout the department and be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment.
As a specialist Biomedical Scientist as well as rotating through all areas of the department you'll take responsibility within a specialism supporting innvoation as well as providing training and ensuring compliance with ISO15189 standard. (If not yet a specialist BMS you will work towards this).
You'll support in the day-to-day supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practioners within the department
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Education, qualifications
Essential
- Candidate must be HCPC registered
- Specialist portfolio in cellular pathology (or equivalent) or near completion
- BSc accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Desirable
- MScin Biomedical sciences.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a cellular pathology laboratory as a HCPC registered professional
Desirable
- Experience of using LIMS
- Experience of UKAS and QMS
Skills
Essential
- Communication - written and verbal
- Ability to plan and organise own work
- Ability to make analytical judgements and technical decisions
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of cellular pathology.
- Knowledge of UKAS
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexibility to the service
Person Specification
Education, qualifications
Essential
- Candidate must be HCPC registered
- Specialist portfolio in cellular pathology (or equivalent) or near completion
- BSc accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Desirable
- MScin Biomedical sciences.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a cellular pathology laboratory as a HCPC registered professional
Desirable
- Experience of using LIMS
- Experience of UKAS and QMS
Skills
Essential
- Communication - written and verbal
- Ability to plan and organise own work
- Ability to make analytical judgements and technical decisions
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of cellular pathology.
- Knowledge of UKAS
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexibility to the service
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).
