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Job overview
The post holder will act as an experienced specialist State Registered Biomedical Scientist to provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment.
To undertake routine and advanced preparatory and interpretive techniques to include Immunohistochemistry and Research projects.
To perform 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.
The post holder practices as a Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist performing routine and specialist tasks unsupervised when necessary, but directed by senior Biomedical Scientists according to the operational requirements of the service. The post holder will also be expected to work independently.
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.
To supervise newly qualified BMS staff, trainees and biomedical support workers.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cellular Pathology Department at Swansea Bay University Health Board as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Trainee BMS.
The department is continually developing services and as a BMS you would be at the forefront of developments such as the implementation of Molecular Pathology Services and the all-Wales Digital Pathology Programme.
In addition to experienced Biomedical Scientists, applications are invited from graduates (or students who are about to graduate) with an accredited IBMS degree in Biomedical Science or students who are about to graduate from a healthcare science practitioner training programme (PTP) degree.
Trainee Biomedical Scientists will be appointed in the absence of any appropriately qualified candidates.
The Cellular Pathology Department has an excellent record in achieving HCPC registration for Trainee Biomedical Science graduates who have not already achieved this.
We offer a wide range of development opportunities and CPD activities, and are currently supporting a number of staff through MSc courses.
The department is fully UKAS accredited under ISO 15189 standards and is well equipped with state of the art equipment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an enthusiastic and committed team and help us to continue to develop and strive to provide the highest quality service to our 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.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.
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