Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Generic Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 28 August 2025

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.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and a qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. Personal 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.

Applicants without a Specialist Portfolio will be considered on Band 5

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.

You'll support in the day-to-day supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practioners within the department

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £47,280 a year per annum, dual banded 5/6

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-HS023-0825

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


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.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months, until 30th September 2026 to cover other absence. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months, until 30th September 2026 to cover other absence. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Person Specification

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Flexibility to the service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of cellular pathology.
  • Knowledge of UKAS

Skills

Essential

  • Communication - written and verbal
  • Ability to plan and organise own work
  • Ability to make analytical judgements and technical decisions

Desirable

  • Team leadership skills

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

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

  • MSc in Biomedical sciences.
Person Specification

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Flexibility to the service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of cellular pathology.
  • Knowledge of UKAS

Skills

Essential

  • Communication - written and verbal
  • Ability to plan and organise own work
  • Ability to make analytical judgements and technical decisions

Desirable

  • Team leadership skills

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

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

  • MSc in Biomedical sciences.

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

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cellular Pathology And Mortuary Operation Manager

Robert Matthews

robert.matthews3@wales.nhs.uk

01443443341

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £47,280 a year per annum, dual banded 5/6

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-HS023-0825

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

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