Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) Microbiology

You will use your specialist knowledge and technical skills to analyse and interpret clinical specimens, validate and authorise results within your scope of practice and ensure that significant or unexpected findings are communicated appropriately.

You will be expected to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the smooth running of the department.

Following appropriate training and competency assessment you will participate in our 24/7 service (roster includes 12 hour shifts and overnight on-call Monday to Sunday including bank holidays) for which appropriate Agenda for Change enhancements are paid.

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This is a full time post based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Following appropriate training and competency assessment you will participate in our 24/7 service (roster includes 12 hour shifts and overnight on-call Monday to Sunday including bank holidays) for which appropriate Agenda for Change enhancements are paid

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applicants and anonymised applications we will not be able to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

To undertake an up to 24 month training programme under Annex 21 to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma and work experience. This will enable the post holder to then undertake all duties and responsibilities as identified within this Specialist Biomedical Scientist job description. During the training period, the post holder will be paid at 70% of the top pay step of Band 6 (for Months 1 12), and 75% of the top pay step of Band 6 (for Months 13-24) in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. Upon successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma, even if sooner than the 24 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom pay step of Band 6 as they will meet the full outline of this role, and therefore be expected to undertake all duties within this Job Description.

Note : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts under Category (iii), and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of the Band, again without financial detriment.

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.

Education and knowledge

Essential: - Accredited degree in Biomedical Science; - IBMS registration portfolio complete; - HCPC registered

Desirable: - IBMS Specialist portfolio in Microbiology; - Knowledge if UKAS accreditation and quality management

Experience

Desirable: - Familiar with TrakCare Lab Enterprise (LIMS)

Personal attributes