# Entry Level Biomedical Scientist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Swansea Bay University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Swansea Bay University Health Board
- **Town:** Swansea
- **Region:** Swansea
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week ()
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-21T13:41:34.518Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Swansea/Swansea/Swansea_Bay_University_Health_Board/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v7855523
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7855523?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://sbuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

The post holder will provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment. The post holder practises as a Health Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist performing routine tasks as directed by their Section Managers, with rotation of duties according to the operational requirements of the service .

The post holder will maintain personal and professional development and competency to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.

### Main duties of the job

To undertake routine and specialised laboratory techniques in the processing of diagnostic Histology specimens.

To undertake routine preparatory and interpretive techniques, performing technical duties as required in Cellular Pathology to necessary standards, and within the guidelines of Health and Safety regulations, in support of the provision of a diagnostic service to patients.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

## Job Details

The post holder will provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment. The post holder practises as a Health Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist performing routine tasks as directed by their Section Managers, with rotation of duties according to the operational requirements of the service .

The post holder will maintain personal and professional development andcompetency to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.

## Job Description

To undertake routine and specialised laboratory techniques in the processing of diagnostic Histology specimens.

To undertake routine preparatory and interpretive techniques, performing technical duties as required in Cellular Pathology to necessary standards, and within the guidelines of Health and Safety regulations, in support of the provision of a diagnostic service to patients.

## Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to carry out routine and specialised procedures in  laboratory

**Desirable**

- Welsh Language  Skills are desirable  levels 1 to 5 in  understanding,  speaking, reading,  and writing in Welsh

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Approved Biomedical Science Degree or other Science  Degree and approved HCPC top of Qualification

**Desirable**

- Evidence of CPD
- Associate of IBMS

### Knowledge / Experience

**Essential**

- Sufficient scientific  experience to develop a  wide understanding and  practice of Cellular  Pathology techniques

**Desirable**

- Relevant experience in  Cellular Pathology

## Documents

- [jdps (pdf, 226.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10127366)
- [oh form (docx, 100.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10127367)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2372)
- [applicant guide (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1728)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2849)

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