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Trainee BMS/Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist • Swansea
Public Health Wales
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in Swansea
with Public Health Wales.
Public Health Wales
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1. Can you tell us about your educational background and how it has prepared you for a role in Microbiology? Can you tell us about your educational background and how it has prepared you for a role in Microbiology?
2. What previous experience do you have in a laboratory setting, and how does it relate to this position? What previous experience do you have in a laboratory setting, and how does it relate to this position?
3. Have you had any exposure to working with ISO15189 quality management systems? If so, could you elaborate on your experience? Have you had any exposure to working with ISO15189 quality management systems? If so, could you elaborate on your experience?
4. What are some of the key responsibilities of a Biomedical Scientist in a bacteriology team? What are some of the key responsibilities of a Biomedical Scientist in a bacteriology team?
5. Could you explain the principles of good laboratory practice and why they are important in Microbiology? Could you explain the principles of good laboratory practice and why they are important in Microbiology?
6. What diagnostic techniques or technologies are you familiar with, and how do you see them evolving in the field of Microbiology? What diagnostic techniques or technologies are you familiar with, and how do you see them evolving in the field of Microbiology?
7. Describe a time when you had to work as part of a team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you had to work as part of a team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?
8. How would you handle a situation where there is a disagreement among team members regarding a laboratory procedure? How would you handle a situation where there is a disagreement among team members regarding a laboratory procedure?
9. What strategies do you employ to ensure effective communication within a team setting? What strategies do you employ to ensure effective communication within a team setting?
10. What interests you most about working in Microbiology and specifically for Public Health Wales? What interests you most about working in Microbiology and specifically for Public Health Wales?
11. How do you plan to stay current with advancements in Microbiology and Biomedical Science? How do you plan to stay current with advancements in Microbiology and Biomedical Science?
12. Can you describe a situation where you took the initiative to improve a process or solve a problem in your previous roles? Can you describe a situation where you took the initiative to improve a process or solve a problem in your previous roles?
13. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work shifts as part of a 24/7 service. How do you manage work-life balance in demanding situations? The role requires flexibility and the ability to work shifts as part of a 24/7 service. How do you manage work-life balance in demanding situations?
14. Describe how you prioritise tasks when working in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Describe how you prioritise tasks when working in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
15. How do you cope with stressful situations or when you are under pressure to meet deadlines? How do you cope with stressful situations or when you are under pressure to meet deadlines?
16. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Do you have any language skills that could contribute to this role? The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Do you have any language skills that could contribute to this role?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTrainee BMS/Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist with Public Health Wales in Swansea\n\n Please note that appointment may be made at Band 5 or Band 6 dependent on experience. It is an exciting time to be joining Public Health Wales Microbiology as we have dramatically expanded our workforce and the way Microbiology services are delivered. Public Health Wales Microbiology consists of a network of laboratories currently based at multiple sites across Wales. An opportunity has arisen to join our Bacteriology Team at Singleton Hospital. You will have the chance to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales following significant investment in new technology and staff. We aim to provide a responsive, modern, rapid diagnostic service for the people of Wales using state of the art equipment. To demonstrate our commitment and dedication of our staff we offer automatic progression to Band 6 on the successful completion of their IBMS Specialist Diploma (Medical Microbiology /Bacteriology) with 100% compliance of statutory and mandatory training and relevant competency documents. The successful post holders will be fully supported, with full training given from our training team. You will be encouraged to develop and opportunities will be given to enhance your career. Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working. Being flexible, self-motivated and with good practical skills will be fundamental to your role. You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to a robust and fully operational system within the department. You will assist in building a strong team and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists to enable continual improvements in the department and throughout the Microbiology Network. An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable. The post holder will support the provision of a 24/7 service in accordance with a published rota.Our team offers a varied, challenging and rewarding work environment, with the opportunity to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales. About us 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. "}