Luton Bennett

On-sitePermanentFull time

Tendering Engineer (Proposals / BIDS) Ipswich Competitive Salary DOE + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Free Onsite Parking + Life Assurance + EAP + Career Development Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours per Week, 1pm Friday Finish Tendering Engineer required for a leading engineering company due to continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a company who work within a variety of industries. This role also offers a clear progression route for someone looking to step into a managerial level role. This role would suit candidates with experience in tendering focused role within an engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the tendering process through the preparation of high-quality tenders, proposals and pricing schedules. You will work alongside a team of four within the sales team which will continue to grow with opportunity to step into a leadership role. The Tendering Engineer Role: · Preparation of tenders, technical proposals and pricing schedules for bespoke engineering solutions · Interpret customer specifications, drawings and tender documents · Confirmation of compliance and identification of risks · Produce clear cost estimates, aligning with company margins and commercial guidelines · Management of BID deadlines and support negotiations and project management The Tender Engineer Candidate: · Experience in a similar role – tendering, proposals, bids, sales etc. · Engineering background – industrial · Experience with Microsoft Office

Luton Bennett

On-sitePermanentFull time

Tendering Manager (Engineer / Proposals / BIDS) Ipswich Competitive Salary DOE + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Free Onsite Parking + Life Assurance + EAP + Career Development Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours per Week, 1pm Friday Finish Tendering Manager required for a leading engineering company due to continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a company who work within a variety of industries. This role would suit candidates with experience in tendering focused role within an engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the tendering process through the preparation of high-quality tenders, proposals and pricing schedules. You will work alongside a team of four within the sales team which will continue to grow with opportunity to step into a leadership role. The Tendering Manager Role: · Preparation of tenders, technical proposals and pricing schedules for bespoke engineering solutions · Interpret customer specifications, drawings and tender documents · Confirmation of compliance and identification of risks · Produce clear cost estimates, aligning with company margins and commercial guidelines · Management of BID deadlines and support negotiations and project management The Tender Manager Candidate: · Experience in a similar role – tendering, proposals, bids, sales etc. · Engineering background – industrial · Experience with Microsoft Office

Havant Borough Council - Havant

PermanentFull time

Job Advert This is an important role within our Corporate Finance team, providing high-quality Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cashiering support across the Council. As an Exchequer Officer, you will help ensure income, payments and financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and on time, while providing excellent customer service to colleagues, customers, suppliers and service users. We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, numerate and confident working with financial information. You’ll be supporting a busy Exchequer service, processing and recording transactions, helping ensure invoices are paid promptly, income is managed effectively and outstanding debt is followed up appropriately. You’ll also work closely with budget holders, service users, procurement colleagues, suppliers and other members of the Finance team, explaining financial processes clearly and helping colleagues access reliable information when they need it. You should have * GCSEs, equivalent qualifications, or experience demonstrating this level of applied knowledge. * Experience of working in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cashiering or a similar financial processing environment. * Experience of handling high-volume processing with accuracy and attention to detail. * Good analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial colleagues. * Confidence using IT applications, including finance systems and Excel. * The ability to work well as part of a team, manage your own workload and use your initiative in a changing operating environment. What we can offer you * A competitive salary * Support for your continuous professional development * Generous Leave Allowance * Free Parking * Local Government Pension Scheme * Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance * Family Friendly Packages * A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers [https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers] Living Our Values At Havant Borough Council, our values shape how we work, make decisions and serve our communities. We're looking for people who demonstrate our values every day: * Ambitious: we want to be the best for our Borough, our communities, and partners; We are performance driven. * Accountable: we take personal responsibility for our decisions; we are one team. * Collaborative: we develop strong, productive relationships. * Agile: we are responsive to change; we evolve our ways of working. * H’avant Garde: we are solutions-focused, and we learn continuously. If these values describe you, we would love to hear in your covering letter how you demonstrated them in your career and experience. This role is advertised full time 37 hours per week, although we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working and would consider a job share/part time hours. If this is an option you’d like to explore, please let us know how many hours you are looking for in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond). If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Amanda Marquis by email amanda.marquis@havant.gov.uk [amanda.marquis@havant.gov.uk], or Denise Bendon denise.bendon@havant.gov.uk To Apply Please click apply and complete the short application process, which takes approximately 3-4 minutes. Please attach your CV and a covering letter when applying through Hireful; www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now [http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We cannot progress your application without a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile. Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 23 August 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 7 September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and may not acknowledge receipt. You will be notified shortly after the closing date if you are shortlisted. We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity [http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity] The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff members to share this commitment. Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see us combine with Portsmouth City Council and the district and borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary authority for South East Hampshire. We are working towards an implementation date of 1 April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority. This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities. More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website: Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) | Havant Borough Council [https://www.havant.gov.uk/devolution-and-local-government-reorganisation-lgr]

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

ContractFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ophthalmic Technicianto join our friendly and supportive Ophthalmology team on afixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. You will undertake a range of diagnostic tests, includingvisual acuity assessments and OCT imaging, supporting clinicians and nurses in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of eye conditions. This role is ideal for someone with ophthalmic experience who is looking to further develop their skills and knowledge within a specialist service. You will work closely with nurses, clinicians and consultants to provide an excellent patient experience and support patients throughout their care pathway. 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as required. At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications. Supporting with diagnostic tests to allow the clinicians to make a clinical diagnosis and treatment plans, Visual acuity testing , visions , OCTs 1. To participate in skills training and assessment prior to undertaking additional roles 2. To attend in-service training and support meetings where provided. Participation in clinical governance meetings 3. To care for and be responsible for the maintenance of equipment used within the Outpatient clinic including Humphrey Visual Field Analyser data transfer. 4. To undertake basic clerical and housekeeping duties as directed by the Department Manager. 5. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision once trained and competent, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, safe use of the hoist, always ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on your area of work. We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. 1. To carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients’ dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients’ best interests. 2. Testing and recording of visual acuity 3. Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff. 4. Taking images using the Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT 5. To carry out such basic procedures as are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent. These may include pachymetry, measurement of glasses using the focimeter and measuring a patient’s refractive status using an auto refractor. 7. To assist the out of hours Eye team with emergency patients, including setting/ clearing up the department. Further details can be found on the attached Job Description This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

PermanentFull time

The Great Western Hospital is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist to work with us as the lead for critical care and anesthetics. This is a great opportunity for a pharmacist looking to specialise in intensive care medicine. As a key member of the multi-disciplinary team you will attend daily ward rounds and lead on all aspects of medicines optimisation and pharmaceutical care. You will be supported by a friendly team and work closely with the lead pharmacist for Surgery and Planned Care to innovate and and develop the service. • Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to Critical Care, Anaesthetics and associated specialties, supporting the management of complex, critically ill patients • Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical guidelines, policies, SOPs and quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, evidence-based and standardised practice • Provide professional leadership, supervision and education for the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team • Lead medicines governance and patient safety activities, including medication incident review, antimicrobial stewardship, clinical audit and implementation of national guidelines We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the position. Clinical Leadership • Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to Critical Care, Anaesthetics and associated specialties, supporting the management of complex, critically ill patients • Act as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, providing specialist advice to consultants, junior medical staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals • Lead medicines optimisation initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care • Critically appraise emerging evidence and translate research into clinical practice Medicines Governance • Lead the development, implementation and review of clinical guidelines, prescribing policies and standard operating procedures • Lead medication safety reviews, incident investigations and implementation of risk reduction strategies Leadership and Management • Provide professional leadership and undertake line management duties • Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice and professional behaviour • Contribute to workforce planning and service resilience Education and Training • Deliver education programmes for the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team • Support competency assessments and supervision of rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

Bramley Health

£12.71 to £12.71 an hour

PermanentPart time

ABOUT THE RECEPTIONIST ROLE **WEEKENDS ONLY** **SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,14:00PM TO 21:30PM** The purpose of the receptionist is to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the secure hospital reception area. Effective management of hospital security systems, to promote a professional approach to meeting and greeting visitors and ensure inbound calls are answered and directed to the correct department/ individual. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUR RECEPTIONISTS INCLUDE o To effectively manage the secure reception entrance to the hospital o Greet visitors and callers in a polite and professional manner and always represent the company in a positive light o To facilitate the administration of day-to-day security requirements, i.e. signing out keys and alarms and auditing of same, testing alarms and pagers etc o To carry out reception administrative tasks, e.g., post, photocopying, laminating etc o To operate the company's central switchboard effectively and ensure a prompt response to incoming calls, taking accurate messages when required o To always keep the reception area in a presentable fashion o To effectively manage or complete job functions and tasks which are specifically delegated to you by the operations manager ABOUT YOU EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSET o At least 1 years experience in a similar environment/ receptionist role o Competent PC skills, including MS Word, excel, outlook and powerpoint o Experience in typing with a high level of accuracy o Ability to work well under pressure o Ability to adopt a flexible working approach o Ability to prioritise workloads o Possess excellent organisational skills o Ability to follow policies and procedures and to ensure their implementation and compliance with them o Ability to facilitate team working for the benefit of patients and staff o Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing o Willingness to receive supervision and personal appraisal o Willingness to undertake training in accordance with assessed needs o Willingness to adhere to anti-discrimination, health and safety and other statutory policies ABOUT US Bramley Health is a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in South London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways. We are committed to providing a fulfilling working environment that encourages personal and professional development. Employees at Bramley Health are expected to demonstrate and deliver the highest standards of care, treatment, intervention, and education. We strive to support this by fostering a culture of transparency, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more. If you are interested in the weekend receptionist role, click apply now!

Manucomm Recruitment

On-sitePermanentFull time

Compliance Technologist – Food Industry 100% Site Based Role £Competitive DOE + Benefits Chippenham area, Wiltshire An exciting opportunity for an individual ideally with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site near Trowbridge Within this role you will be supporting the Regulatory and Labelling Supervisor to ensure that labels, specs and other project work are created in an accurate and timely manner. Supplier information is to be reviewed to ensure that it is accurate and in the correct format required by the customer COP and legislation. All work to be completed within the current BRC framework of the site. This role could suit a candidate with QA experience seeking the next step in their career, or a Food Science Graduate who has already gained some experience within the industry. Compliance Technologist Key Responsibilities: Working with suppliers to ensure that all technical information received onto site is accurate and is sufficiently detailed to ensure that the site approval process occurs in a timely way. This information could be HACCP, specifications, labels, swabbing plans etc. Working with customers to ensure that information supplied is accurate and if amendments are needed, these are dealt with quickly. Responding promptly and proactively to ongoing technical queries from customers. Maintenance & review of raw material suppliers, packaging and cheese supplier’s records and audits. Create specifications for new products and maintain the specification database. Work within the customer technical framework using electronic specification systems (Food Logic and Trace gains). Create, review and approve artwork against market regulations. Compliance Technologist Qualifications and experience: Experience in a QA / Technical role ideally with a chilled food manufacturing business or relevant qualification. Experience of supplier specifications systems, specification writing, food labelling regulations or NPD related knowledge would be advantageous. The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures and EU regulations. Compliance Technologist Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary Contributory Pension Scheme Death in Service scheme Holiday: 25 days plus statutory This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a QA, Technical Admin, Specifications Technologist, Food Technologist, Technical Assistant, QA Supervisor, Food Safety and Compliance Technologist, Regulatory Affairs Technologist, Product specifications Technologist or Compliance Technologist

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Ophthalmology team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop new skills and knowledge within a specialist area, or for a nurse who already has ophthalmology experience and is looking to further enhance their expertise. Working alongside experienced clinicians and nurses, you will provide high-quality care to patients across a range of ophthalmology services. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate nurse with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. In return, we offer a welcoming team environment, comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can grow your skills, develop specialist expertise and make a real difference to patients, we would love to hear from you. Support clinicians with visions , visual acuity , OCT's Biometry , Nurse led Pre assessment , nurse led admission / discharge - support intravitreal injection clinics / minor ops 1. To be an effective practitioner with the ability to develop clinical expertise in the care of patients in the outpatient setting. To include performing visual acuity, tear osmolarity tests, syringing of lachrymal ducts, instilling medication, removal of sutures, assisting medical staff in clinic/ minor operations and performing eye dressings, performing other ophthalmic diagnostic tests. Day surgery, Pre op clinics 2. Instillation of eye drops once fully competent and have achieved the competency standard 3. Act as second checker for patients undergoing intra vitreal injections 4. Opportunity at a later stage of undertaking nurse led intra vitreal injection clinics 5. Coordinate to support the Senior nurses 6. Telephone triage 7. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team. 8. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs. 9. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained. 10. To document observations, results, decisions, and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers. 11. To be responsible for the assessment of individual patients using the appropriate programme/models of care and ensuring co-ordination and implementation of the discharge assessment process and appropriate multi-disciplinary referrals. 12. Responsible for the safe custody and administration of medicines, using a range of routes (once competency achieved) within the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and adhering to local policy. 13. To support the nurse in charge with the day-to-day planning, the delivery of a high-quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of the ophthalmology service. We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. 1. Promote patient involvement in care planning, Implementing, and sustaining communication systems to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress 2. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, regarding the patient assessments and clinical details. 3. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and always delivered. 4. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines 5. Assess patient’s suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning. 6. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies. 7. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives 8. To participate in quality account initiates Benchmarking 9. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g.: vulnerable adults. 10. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks. 11. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. 12. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with dept. team to develop action plans to address issues 13. To act as a role model and promote the Trust’s STAR values. For further details, please see the attached Job Description This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

PermanentFull time

Do you have recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting as a qualified staff nurse? if so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Radiology Department on a full time basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group within the acute hospital setting. You will be responsible for the assessment, development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of your role. You will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. You will be expected to continue with their own professional development. 1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs. 2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained. 3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service. 4. To independently telephone pre assess patients for a variety of interventional procedures. This includes a role in assessing their suitability for the intervention, ordering appropriate tests and giving of appropriate advice. 5. To administer prescribed intravenous drugs to patients before and during an interventional procedure as appropriate. This includes acting as sedation assistant, administering and closely monitoring IV sedation, ensuring comfort and safety. 6. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details. 7. To prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient and assist Radiologist during sterile interventional procedures as scrub nurse. 8. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times. We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. 9. To document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers. 10. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines. 11.To care for outpatients in the recovery area following interventional procedures. Assessment of patient needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual patient basis. This includes monitoring of vital signs, giving of aftercare information and nurse led discharge. 12. To handover care of patients who have undergone major interventional procedures to ward nurses, following department protocols/ care plans, ensuring safe on going care of the patients. 13. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies. 14. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives. 15. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults. 16. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks. 17. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. 18. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the Radiology team to develop action plans to address issues. 19. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice. 20. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team. 21. To work as a mentor to students and new staff members. To lead a team of junior staff assisting the senior sister with their appraisals. 22. To act as a role model and promote the Trust’s STAR values. This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

ContractFull time

12-month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist with excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to the laboratory, where you will provide specialist technical expertise in the Bacteriology and Virology sections. Specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMS) play a crucial role in the laboratory team, responsible for diagnosing infections and disease processes. They leverage the latest scientific knowledge and methods, while also utilizing traditional techniques when necessary. Specialist BMS conduct and interpret laboratory tests providing essential data to clinical staff for accurate diagnoses and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments. • Technical Duties: • Perform specialized tasks in the Bacteriology and Virology sections. • Authorise specific result types. • Oversee and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) and Assistant Practitioners (APs). • Manage the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment. • Quality and Project Management: • Participate in validation and verification projects. • Take responsibility for a specific technical function within the laboratory. • Development and Support: • Stay updated with scientific advancements and managerial developments in the field. • Support senior staff and the Laboratory Manager in providing an efficient, expert, and cost-effective laboratory service. • Take on additional laboratory responsibilities with appropriate support and training. Working Hours: • Routine hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:15 (37.5 hours per week). • Participation in a rotational schedule for weekends and Bank Holidays. • Involvement in the on-call (out-of-hours) service provision is required. We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. Please see attached job description for full details. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager. This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026