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Job overview
We are seeking a qualified, well-motivated HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with post registration NHS experience within Microbiology for this role at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
The Microbiology service delivers a high quality pathology service to the Royal Glamorgan and Prince Charles Hospital sites. This post is based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
This post is full time (37.5 hours per week) and participation in the 7 day shift system and overnight on-call system will be required, for which appropriate Agenda for Change enhancements are paid.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have proven post-registration experience within Microbiology and meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification.
However, the service will also consider either a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has not yet completed the Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 Annex 21 will apply). The Annex 21 percentage applied would be 75% or 70% of the top of the relevant band, dependent on the individual's previous experience.
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a registered Biomedical Scientist IBMS with accredited Degree, who meets the criteria of the Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss these various opportunities in more detail.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
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
Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £48,841 per annum, dual banding - 5/6 - & Annex 21 available. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.
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