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Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within a clinical microbiology laboratory.
- Experience
Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination.
- Experience
Evidence of following verbal and written instructions and complex protocols and procedures.
- Experience
Experience of working independently, reliably and efficiently and able to use own initiative and troubleshoot when circumstances dictate.
- Experience
Good basic IT skills, document writing skills.
- Qualifications
Undertaking or gained an IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or 2 or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to communicate clearly scientific/clinical information orally, written or electronically to work colleagues or external contacts.
- Knowledge & Skills
Evidence of ability to use automation.
- Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of health and safety in relation to the laboratory including the disposal of waste.
- Knowledge & Skills
Evidence of competence in laboratory techniques. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of routine procedures in diagnostic microbiology. Understands the principles of good laboratory practice.
- Knowledge & Skills
Understands the principles and importance of Quality Assurance systems and accreditation documents (i.e. ISO:15189).
- Attributes and Attitude
Be able to work independently or as part of the laboratory team. Motivated and positive attitude to team working.
- Attributes and Attitude
Able to accept instruction and take responsibility for own actions.
- Attributes and Attitude
Demonstrate time management skills. Reliable, conscientious and punctual.
- Attributes and Attitude
Clear thinking and articulate. Self motivated with a willingness to learn.
Desirable
13 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with laboratory equipment.
- Experience
Experience of stock control
- Experience
Experience of quality control procedures
- Experience
Previous computerised data entry experience.
- Qualifications
Biological Sciences Degree. Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services.
- Knowledge & Skills
Previous experience of following written protocols/policies.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to prioritise. Quick learner with well developed learning skills.
- Knowledge & Skills
Welsh speaker.
- Knowledge & Skills
Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to recognise problems, make analytical judgements autonomously to solve procedural and technical problems. Ability to work under pressure with good organisational skills.
- Attributes and Attitude
Good interpersonal skills.
- Attributes and Attitude
Working knowledge of laboratory information management systems. Enthusiastic about work and the profession.
- Attributes and Attitude
Keen to demonstrate good personal performance.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised individual with a flexible approach to work closely with laboratory staff and medical staff in a busy but friendly work environment. Duties will include preparing, checking and processing of samples and data entry into the laboratory information system, as well as supporting the Biomedical Scientist team. The post holder will also support the day to day supervision of the Biomedical Support Workers and their training.
This will be a full time post based in the Rhyl laboratory, but with an expectation that travel across various North Wales is acceptable to support the service
The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with various members of the laboratory Management team in Microbiology North Wales to ensure the safe processing of samples in the laboratory.
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE FACE TO FACE.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide supervision and training to all Biomedical Support Workers, working closely with the training leads to ensure all Biomedical Support Workers have up to date competencies recorded.
The post holder will coordinate rotas and the deployment of Biomedical Support Workers in conjunction with relevant staff to ensure that all areas of service delivery are adequately maintained.
The post holder will coordinate and undertake a wide range of routine laboratory tasks including quality control, specimen processing, (maintenance and calibration of equipment, operation of automated equipment, use of commercial kits), waste disposal, and clerical duties, in support of the diagnostic services of the department in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific staff. Work in a safe manner and helps to maintain standards of conduct, safe working practices and technical standards in conjunction with the relevant BMS staff in accordance with the Laboratory Health & Safety Policies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Associate Practitioner with Public Health Wales NHS Trust in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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