Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientists to join the Immunology Team within the Laboratory Medicine Service at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The Laboratory Medicine Service is a diverse service spread across four hospital sites in Swansea Bay in a hub (Morriston) and spoke (Singleton, Princess of Wales and Neath/Port Talbot) model.

The Laboratory Medicine Team seeks to modernise our service by embracing new ways of working, committing to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seeking to develop a professional multidisciplinary team across the Service that provides a 24/7 365, year-round service for our patients.

The Immunology Laboratory is well equipped with equipment from suppliers such as Werfen, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Aesku and Euroimmun.

Ideally the post holder will have existing knowledge and skills in specialist immunology techniques, however we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in Immunology and the wider specialist analytics techniques sections

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Band 6 BMS you will be providing a comprehensive Immunology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment ensuring diagnostically abnormal results are acted upon urgently, you will also deputise for senior staff and assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.

The Immunology Service is a currently a 7 to 5 operation Monday to Friday, however, a flexible approach to working hours is required as this may expand to a full 24/7 service in the future alongside other specialist sections. Immunology is rapidly expanding, providing services on a national level also. Any OOH provided for other disciplines should not impact Immunology services.

About Annex 21

Fully qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 6 - only candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be considered for the full Specialist BMS band 6 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.

Trainee Specialist BMS - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 6. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.