Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Section Leader Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

Band 7 Biomedical Scientist - Section Leader

Take charge in our brand-new laboratory in Prince Charles Hospital, featuring the latest Roche technology.

There is an opporunity to;

  • Diversify your skills in Special Chemistry and Protein Sections.
  • Be instrumental in the development of new/less experienced staff.
  • Shape the future of diagnostics in a cutting-edge environment.

Apply now and take your leadership to the next level!

Main duties of the job

Manage daily laboratory operations, including staff, resources, and specialist technical services in automation.

Supervise, train staff, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality assurance standards are met.

Report performance to senior management and work autonomously while adhering to broad policies and procedures.

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.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-HS007-0325

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CD47 9DT


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

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Be able to lead others
  • Be able to troubleshoot problems with analysers

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc and specialist knowledge in Biochemistry
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at a Specialist Level in Biochemistry

Values

Essential

  • Be aware and follow the CTM UHB values and behaviours
Person Specification

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Be able to lead others
  • Be able to troubleshoot problems with analysers

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc and specialist knowledge in Biochemistry
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at a Specialist Level in Biochemistry

Values

Essential

  • Be aware and follow the CTM UHB values and behaviours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CD47 9DT

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CD47 9DT

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Service Manager

Kimberley Lucas

Kimberley.Lucas@wales.nhs.uk

01685728534

Details

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-HS007-0325

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CD47 9DT


Supporting documents

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