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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist band 5/6





The closing date is 09 October 2025











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Job summary


We are seeking a qualified, well-motivated HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with post registration NHS experience within Microbiology for this role at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The Microbiology service delivers a high quality pathology service to the Royal Glamorgan and Prince Charles Hospital sites. This post is based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

This post is full time (37.5 hours per week) and participation in the 7 day shift system and overnight on-call system will be required, for which appropriate Agenda for Change enhancements are paid.





Main duties of the job


The ideal candidate will have proven post-registration experience within Microbiology and meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification.

However, the service will also consider either a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has not yet completed the Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 Annex 21 will apply). The Annex 21 percentage applied would be 75% or 70% of the top of the relevant band, dependent on the individual's previous experience.

OR

a registered Biomedical Scientist IBMS with accredited Degree, who meets the criteria of the Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss these various opportunities in more detail.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.





About us


Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.


We live by our core values:



  • We listen, learn and improve

  • We treat everyone with respect

  • We all work together as one team


We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.






Details


Date posted


25 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 5







Salary



£31,516 to £47,280 a year

per annum, dual banding - 5/6 - & Annex 21 available





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



110-HS028-0925







Job locations




Royal Glamorgan Hospital



Llantrisant



CF72 8XR














Job description


Job responsibilities


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







Job description



Job responsibilities


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








Person Specification






Education



Essential




  • Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science


  • IBMS registration portfolio/in progress/to start





Desirable




  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology


  • Knowledge of UKAS accreditation and quality management








Experience



Essential




  • Post-registration NHS Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Experience


  • Ability to maintain concentration during complex tasks with good attention to detail


  • Participate in shifts rota, including out of hours (working autonomously)


  • Ability to prioritise workload





Desirable




  • IT literate (LIMS)








Personal Attributes



Essential




  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills


  • Flexible approach to service needs


  • Able to work as part of a team or autonomously





Desirable




  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above


  • Good documentation skills











Person Specification







Education



Essential




  • Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science


  • IBMS registration portfolio/in progress/to start





Desirable




  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology


  • Knowledge of UKAS accreditation and quality management








Experience



Essential




  • Post-registration NHS Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Experience


  • Ability to maintain concentration during complex tasks with good attention to detail


  • Participate in shifts rota, including out of hours (working autonomously)


  • Ability to prioritise workload





Desirable




  • IT literate (LIMS)








Personal Attributes



Essential




  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills


  • Flexible approach to service needs


  • Able to work as part of a team or autonomously





Desirable




  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above


  • Good documentation skills












Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.





Certificate of Sponsorship


Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).


From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).





UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).









Additional information




Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.





Certificate of Sponsorship


Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).


From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).





UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).









Employer details


Employer name


Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board


Address




Royal Glamorgan Hospital



Llantrisant



CF72 8XR








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jns8QxdtEM1 (Opens in a new tab)











Employer details


Employer name


Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board


Address




Royal Glamorgan Hospital



Llantrisant



CF72 8XR








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jns8QxdtEM1 (Opens in a new tab)












Employer contact details


For questions about the job, contact:



Microbiology Senior Biomedical Scientist


Kirsty Roach













Details


Date posted


25 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 5







Salary



£31,516 to £47,280 a year

per annum, dual banding - 5/6 - & Annex 21 available





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



110-HS028-0925







Job locations




Royal Glamorgan Hospital



Llantrisant



CF72 8XR













Supporting documents










































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