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Public Health Wales Healthcare Science Support Worker

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a Higher Biomedical support worker to join the Microbiology Hot Lab team based at The Grange University Hospital Cwmbran with rotation to the Microbiology Lab in the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, specimen processing, maintenance of equipment, operation of automated equipment, waste disposal and clerical duties. The post holder will support the provision of microbiological diagnostic services in conjunction with Associate Practitioner and Biomedical Scientific staff. It is essential that the post holder adheres to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work alongside qualified BMS staff as part of the team.

The successful candidate will participate in weekday, weekend, bank holiday and unsocial hours working, which is both AFC and EWTD compliant. Contractual 37.5 hours to be worked over a 7 day working week.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Visa sponsorship:This role is classified under SOC code 3111. Unfortunately, current UKVI regulations mean we are unable to sponsor new Skilled Worker visas for this post. Applicants who already hold a Skilled Worker visa should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements to move to this role before applying

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Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-ACS051-1126

Job locations

Microbiology Hot lab Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

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

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE education including English and Maths and a Science related subject, or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 clinical support work, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Microbiology experience
• Experience of working in a laboratory

Skills

Essential

• Basic keyboard skills including experience of MS office

Knowledge

Essential

• Health and Safety awareness

Desirable

• Understanding of laboratory working practice with some basic knowledge of Microbiology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE education including English and Maths and a Science related subject, or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 clinical support work, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Microbiology experience
• Experience of working in a laboratory

Skills

Essential

• Basic keyboard skills including experience of MS office

Knowledge

Essential

• Health and Safety awareness

Desirable

• Understanding of laboratory working practice with some basic knowledge of Microbiology

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 2017, 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).

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 2017, 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Microbiology Hot lab Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Microbiology Hot lab Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Laboratory Manager

Julian Bendle

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-ACS051-1126

Job locations

Microbiology Hot lab Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

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