Job summary
The post holder will work as a bank HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. They will primarily work in Biochemistry Automation and should acquire the necessary laboratory experience. Their responsibilities will include performing analytical and technical validity of investigations, shadowing other biomedical scientists, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure prompt action on abnormal diagnostic results. The individual will be expected to work at Morriston Hospital, Singleton Hospital, and Princess of Wales Hospital on a rotational basis. Furthermore, they are expected to maintain personal and professional development, remain competent as a Biomedical Scientist, and participate in additional training activities.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative candidates with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Candidates should possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individuals and teamwork. Flexibility, self-motivation, and practical skills will be fundamental to your role. You will use your knowledge and skills as a biomedical scientist to contribute to a robust and fully operational system in laboratory medicine. You will assist in building a strong team and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the various departments. An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable.
Your duties as a Biomedical Scientist will include performing a range of scientific procedures involving the processing of specimens to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and investigation of pathological processes.
You will be required to;
Support and advise laboratory support worker colleagues. Prioritise investigations in accordance to clinical need, ensuring optimum turnaround for urgent requests. Manage emergency requests, single or multiple. Liaise with IT and specialist equipment suppliers to resolve system or equipment failures To respond to Major incident procedures should the need arise Once competent, train other new staff and trainees.
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Has worked various shift pattern
Desirable
Previous experience working in a Multisite and Multidisciplinary department
Qualifications
Essential
Must be HCPC registered Must have a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science
Desirable
Previous UK Laboratory experience Experience using the Roche Cobas 6000/8000 analyser
