# Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Swansea Bay University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/6b239672-ff62-4f68-b01e-2984123964b3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/6b239672-ff62-4f68-b01e-2984123964b3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Swansea Bay University Health Board - **Town:** Swansea - **Region:** Swansea - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T13:21:27.796Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Swansea/Swansea/Swansea_Bay_University_Health_Board/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v7855476 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7855476?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://sbuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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** - Proven ability to work independently **Desirable** - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Biomedical Science. IBMS Specialist Portfolio in histology or equivalent knowledge and experience. **Desirable** - Worked in Cellular Pathology laboratory environment ### Knowledge / Experience **Essential** - In depth experience and wide understanding and practice of Cellular Pathology techniques. Good Knowledge of current professional issues **Desirable** - Understanding of complex specialist laboratory techniques ## Documents - [jdps (pdf, 237.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10127322) - [oh form (docx, 99.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10127323) - [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) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.