• Job Description

  Req#: H9100-25-0540?language=en&page=1170&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, to apply for the post of Blood Science Laboratory Manager within the Blood Sciences Department at Hywel Dda University Health Board.

  Effective organisational and communication skills are essential, and you must have the ability to work and manage a team efficiently.

  The post holder will act as the Laboratory Lead for Hywel Dda University Health Board blood service in Bronglais hospital in Aberystwyth.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and quality of the work within the Blood science team in Bronglais hospital. They will provide expert advice, and guidance to operational managers, site managers and other senior staff to ensure maintenance of the blood science service.

  Duties will include, but not be limited to, collaborating with clinical leads to manage risks to ensure patient safety, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in their field allowing opportunities for quality improvement and ensuring an efficient and effective service.

  About us

  Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

  Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

  Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

  Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

  Community facilities, including:

  48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

  Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

  Details

  Date posted

  01 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  100-HS008-0525

  Job locations

  Bronglais General Hospital

  Caradoc Road

  Aberystwyth

  SY23 1ER

  
  

  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.

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

  The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

  The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

  Interviews will be held on 11/06/2025.

  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.

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

  The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

  The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

  Interviews will be held on 11/06/2025.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Knowledge

  Essential

  • HCPC Registration as a Biomedical scientist
  • On-going CPD
  • MSc or Equivalent Qualification
  • Management Qualification
  • Specialist medical laboratory knowledge (clinical and technical) across a range of complex work procedures and practices within the discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation, subject or speciality obtained through relevant training over and above that required for routine work.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use: Quality assurance/quality control procedures, Health and Safety procedures, Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
  • Knowledge of assessment / evaluation of training

  Desirable

  • Fellowship of Knowledge of NHS Financial / Budgetary processes the IBMS
  • Fellowship of IBMS.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Prior experience as a senior BMS
  • Extensive relevant clinical/Technical experience.
  • Supervisory experience
  • Training experience

  Desirable

  • Management Experience
  • Has undertaken project work or a research project.

  Language Skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Knowledge

  Essential

  • HCPC Registration as a Biomedical scientist
  • On-going CPD
  • MSc or Equivalent Qualification
  • Management Qualification
  • Specialist medical laboratory knowledge (clinical and technical) across a range of complex work procedures and practices within the discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation, subject or speciality obtained through relevant training over and above that required for routine work.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use: Quality assurance/quality control procedures, Health and Safety procedures, Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
  • Knowledge of assessment / evaluation of training

  Desirable

  • Fellowship of Knowledge of NHS Financial / Budgetary processes the IBMS
  • Fellowship of IBMS.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Prior experience as a senior BMS
  • Extensive relevant clinical/Technical experience.
  • Supervisory experience
  • Training experience

  Desirable

  • Management Experience
  • Has undertaken project work or a research project.

  Language Skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  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 (opens in a new window).

  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 (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hywel Dda University Health Board

  Address

  Bronglais General Hospital

  Caradoc Road

  Aberystwyth

  SY23 1ER

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hywel Dda University Health Board

  Address

  Bronglais General Hospital

  Caradoc Road

  Aberystwyth

  SY23 1ER

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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