Senior Biomedical Scientist / Training Lead

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and qualified HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Public Health Wales Screening Division Laboratory as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, responsible for leading the Cervical Screening Human Papillomovirus Virus (HPV) testing section of the laboratory as well as being the training lead to support the training and development of staff, including two trainee biomedical scientists.

This is a permanent post and is an exciting opportunity to become involved in delivering world-class screening programmes as part of Public Health Wales.

This is a permanent position and is intended to be a full-time role although part-time and flexible working will be positively considered.

Main duties of the job

This role will require the successful candidate to take on the responsibilities of the Section Lead for the Human Papillomovirus Virus (HPV) testing section of the laboratory. They will be required to lead a team of biomedical scientists and laboratory support staff in delivering high quality testing. The laboratory is equipped with Roche Cobas platforms and around 150,000 tests are performed annually. The post holder will also be required to be the laboratory Training Lead, responsible for supervising the successful delivery of training to a range of staff, including two trainee Biomedical Scientists.

The ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities. The post holder will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will have experience of supervising laboratory support staff and operating complex equipment and analysers. Experience of delivering training would be an advantage and support and training to achieve the IBMS training certificate will be provided if the successful candidate does not already have it.

We are looking for candidates to support our multidisciplinary team and would welcome interest from candidates with suitable experience in cytology, virology or biochemistry. The NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology is desirable, but training towards this qualification will be provided if needed as this will be an essential requirement of the role.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

Job responsibilities

Flexible working patterns are supported where possible but the successful candidate will be required to participate in a rota system covering an extended working day from 7am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, with a need to provide cover to 5pm at least once per week.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist portfolio or equivalent experience in relevant area (e.g. cytology, microbiology, biochemistry)
• Either a higher level qualification (e.g. MSc in relevant area) or equivalent experience and expertise
• Appropriate degree and HCPC registration in Biomedical Sciences

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional and personal development
• IBMS Certificate in Expert Practice in Training or equivalent knowledge and skills
• Management qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant and relevant post registration experience
• Experience of working within an ISO 15189:2012/22 accredited (or equivalent) quality management system

Desirable

• Experience of quality management
• Experience of training provision
• Managerial / supervisory experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to effectively contribute to management decisions within a laboratory
• Ability to identify and support training requirements
• Ability to handle and interpret complex data from a variety of sources
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions based on their knowledge, responsibility and authority
• Ability to work closely with the laboratory management and clinical teams
• Ability to work under pressure while ensuring quality is maintained

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent level of knowledge around laboratory training requirement
• Good understanding of the requirements of ISO 15189:2012
• Good understanding of analyser or screening performance and troubleshooting
• Good level of knowledge across a range of IT and Windows applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of Screening Programmes

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload of themselves and others
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain concentration whilst dealing with constant interruption
• Enthusiastic team member
• Motivated to improve patient outcomes

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.
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