Entry Level Biomedical Scientist

The post holder will provide a continuous, comprehensive Cellular Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment. The post holder practises as a Health Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist performing routine tasks as directed by their Section Managers, with rotation of duties according to the operational requirements of the service .

The post holder will maintain personal and professional development andcompetency to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.

Main duties of the job

To undertake routine and specialised laboratory techniques in the processing of diagnostic Histology specimens.

To undertake routine preparatory and interpretive techniques, performing technical duties as required in Cellular Pathology to necessary standards, and within the guidelines of Health and Safety regulations, in support of the provision of a diagnostic service to patients.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS069-0526-A

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Approved Biomedical Science Degree or other Science Degree and approved HCPC top of Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Associate of IBMS

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out routine and specialised procedures in laboratory

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Sufficient scientific experience to develop a wide understanding and practice of Cellular Pathology techniques

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Cellular Pathology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Approved Biomedical Science Degree or other Science Degree and approved HCPC top of Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Associate of IBMS

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out routine and specialised procedures in laboratory

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Sufficient scientific experience to develop a wide understanding and practice of Cellular Pathology techniques

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Cellular Pathology

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Approved Biomedical Science Degree or other Science Degree and approved HCPC top of Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Associate of IBMS

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out routine and specialised procedures in laboratory

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Sufficient scientific experience to develop a wide understanding and practice of Cellular Pathology techniques

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Cellular Pathology