Job Description

This post is Fixed Term for 12 months due to secondment cover.
This job requires successful applicants to participate in the support of routine testing, surveillance activities and studies undertaken in the FW&E Laboratory, supervised and managed by the band 7 Senior scientist of the FW&E laboratory and Senior BMS. Duties surround technical organisation of surveillance sample testing and analysis and studies, including performing and interpreting a complex range of tests with the aid of dedicated equipment. They will provide results as required to scientists, clinical staff, hospital/Trust staff, local authority staff and outside companies.
Taking responsibility for areas of and/or activities of work will also be necessary as a function of the role.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to organise day to day technical activities, analysis of data and studies undertaken in the FW&E.
To undertake routine technical work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
To teach others laboratory techniques.
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.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
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/
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,516 to 38,364 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
028-HS078-0925
Job locations
Public Health Wales Microbiology University Hospital Llandough
Penlan Road
Cardiff
CF64 2XX
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 .
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 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.
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 committed to providing all staff with opportunity for personal/career development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 on Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 .
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 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.
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 committed to providing all staff with opportunity for personal/career development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 on Trac.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of qualification in Food science or other relevant science subject studied to at least Level 5 or above.

Desirable

• Participation in continuous professional development training (CPD) and evidence of professional competence.

Technical
Essential

• Understands principals and importance of quality assurance systems

Desirable

• Familiar with standard range of software packages.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of qualification in Food science or other relevant science subject studied to at least Level 5 or above.

Desirable

• Participation in continuous professional development training (CPD) and evidence of professional competence.

Technical
Essential

• Understands principals and importance of quality assurance systems

Desirable

• Familiar with standard range of software packages.

Skills Required