Associate Practitioner
3 months ago
Job summary
Public Heath Wales Microbiology operates as a network of laboratories with Regional Laboratories across Wales.
The Band 4 Associate Practitioner post within our Hot lab team based at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil is to undertake routine laboratory procedures with supervision. The successful candidates will gain experience in a diagnostic laboratory service using rapid molecular platforms .
This post would suit candidates that have proven Microbiology laboratory experience and associated work based education and competency or a science graduate. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to rotate through a number of sections during their employment, gaining experience in a number of methodologies to include molecular science and microbiological diagnostic testing. We are looking to roll out training beyond covid analysers and this will eventually include areas within Bacteriology and virology. We have well established career pathways and so this could be a brilliant launch pad for a professional career in medical microbiology.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include preparing, checking and processing of samples as well as data entry into the laboratory information system. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, technical ability, good hand-eye coordination amongst others.
Work undertaken by the COVID team has been paramount to Public Health Wales' response to COVID-19. The team will also respond to any further outbreaks/winter pressures.
The Microbiology network provides services across the 24/7 period based on agreed shift patterns. This can differ based on need but all post holders will be expected to participate in 24/7 working either at their main base or in support of other sites should the need arise or as part of the agreed local rota. Where excess travel is required, this will be taken into account around start / finish times and travel expenses.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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 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 find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or 2, Vocational qualifications level 4 or 5, foundation degree ( Biological Sciences) or other diploma or equivalent level of knowledge, or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
Recent experience of working within a Microbiology laboratory or University Laboratory.
Desirable
Experience of staff supervision.
Skills
Desirable
Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination. Adept at using automation or immunoassay analysers. Knowledge of health and safety-
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