Healthcare Science Support Worker

The UK Anaerobe Reference Unit (UKARU), provides reference level services for the UK and has close links with academia and partners worldwide for the development of methods, delivery of training and enhancement of clinical awareness of anaerobic bacteria. Genomics technologies are already incorporated within our workflows. The post holder will work within the UKARU undertake and co-ordinate 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, sterilisation and clerical duties, in support of the services of the department in conjunction with Biomedical and Clinical Scientific staff. The post holder, with supervision/direction from Biomedical Scientists/Clinical Scientists may perform some or all of the duties listed in the full Job Description. The main duties include clerical duties (LIMS and Microsoft database entry), sample preparation, culturing, media & reagent preparation and stocktaking. We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 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 and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Trefor Morris Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist Email address: trefor.morris@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02920742378