Healthcare Scientific Assistant

Food, Water and Environmental Microbiology is a specialised Service area, provided from a network of only 3 laboratories across Wales (Bangor /Cardiff and Carmarthen). They undertake diagnostic testing and provide specialist advice to local authorities and food producers to ensure the quality and safety of food, water and the environment throughout Wales. Our laboratories are accredited to internationally recognised standards ISO 17025-2017 and are recognised as official food control laboratories, in supporting enforcement of food law., We can offer a varied and rewarding work environment, a typical day will involve a mix of tasks including; meeting people receipting samples, data input, processing and performing enumeration and confirmatory tests on Food, Water and Environmental samples, operating laboratory equipment and maintenance of quality within the laboratory environment., Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance, The post holder will coordinate and undertake a wide range of routine laboratory tasks including quality control, specimen processing, (maintenance and calibration of equipment, operation of automated equipment, use of commercial kits), waste disposal, and clerical duties, in support of the services of the department in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific staff.
Public Health Wales is committed to providing all staff with opportunity for personal/career development.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers., We are offering an opportunity to join the Cardiff, Food Water and Environmental laboratory team based at the University Hospital Llandough. The post will suit people with microbiology laboratory experience, ideally with experience of food and water laboratory techniques. Good general practical and communication skills, the ability to work with attention to detail, under own initiative and as part of a small team would be advantageous., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Public Health Wales is part of the wider NHS Wales -it is the main provider of Microbiology Services to Health Boards and other health care providers across Wales .

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.