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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
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Job Description
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- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Job summary
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology team in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board at our Grange University Hospital site. Annex 21 may be considered for any suitably qualified band 5 staff who have not yet gained an IBMS Specialist Diploma. Please see guidance document attached to advert for more information.
If your values align with our Pathology vision below then this is the challenging role for you:
Delivering a leading, people centred service which is innovative, dynamic and continually improving
The Grange University Hospital has been designed to treat our most seriously ill patients, or those with significant injuries, and it is the designated trauma unit for Gwent.
The hub is in the purpose built, modern Blood Sciences laboratory at the Grange University Hospital, with the aim to deliver high quality Haematology, Coagulation, Immunology & Blood Transfusion services.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applications from suitably qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration, relevant experience in Haematology and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
We may also consider annex 21 for applications from suitably experienced band 5 staff.
Full time, part time or job share applications will be considered.
The post is a full time permanent role, covering 37.5 hours over a 7 day working week. Participation in the out of hours service will be an essential requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas.
The OOH service is provided over 24/7, 365 days with a shift pattern derived through e-roster.
The post will be rotating across all sites in ABUHB, this includes the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny and the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and is an approved IBMS training laboratory. Continuous professional development (CPD) and completion of an IBMS Specialist Portfolio (if required) is actively encouraged and supported.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
040-ACS121-0525
Job locations
The Grange University Hospital
Llanfrechfa
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The Haematology & Coagulation laboratories on all sites of ABUHB are currently equipped with Sysmex automation, Immunology with Werfen and Thermo equipment, whilst Blood Transfusion uses Biorad equipment.
You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD, have excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, be flexible and committed to service excellence and be keen on supporting development of Pathology services within South East Wales.
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.
Job responsibilities
The Haematology & Coagulation laboratories on all sites of ABUHB are currently equipped with Sysmex automation, Immunology with Werfen and Thermo equipment, whilst Blood Transfusion uses Biorad equipment.
You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD, have excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, be flexible and committed to service excellence and be keen on supporting development of Pathology services within South East Wales.
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.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
The Grange University Hospital
Llanfrechfa
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
The Grange University Hospital
Llanfrechfa
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
Employer's website
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