Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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Job overview
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to work within the Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Department at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth.
There is a full time (37.5 hours per week) position in the Biochemistry section. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in multi-disciplinary training progression and skill mix development within Blood Sciences.
The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Biochemistry rota will be part of this role.
Main duties of the job
The modern, open-plan laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion.
The Biochemistry section is currently equipped with Roche cobas Pro analysers. The section is also equipped with pre-analytics, a Tosoh G8, a micro-osmometer and a Radiometer ABL90.
The special chemistry section also carries out Faecal calprotectin testing via ELISA.
The individual should possess the IBMS Specialist portfolio and sufficient post registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the Biochemistry Section.
The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues and Pathology Service users in both primary and secondary care.
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.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27/01/2026