Specialist Biomedical Scientist

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, suitably qualified and experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist for a Specialist BMS role within the Blood Sciences Department, Carmarthenshire Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The vacancy is for a full time (37.5 hours) post in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion section based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

The laboratory is surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the Carmarthenshire coast with excellent transport links via the M4 to Swansea, Cardiff and beyond. All in all a great place to work, to live, to raise a family and to achieve a more relaxed life work balance.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Glangwili General Hospital site within the Carmarthenshire Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board which comprises of Prince Philip Hospital and Glangwili General Hospital but may be expected to work across both sites as required.

The laboratory provides services in Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry with imminent plans to create a combined Blood Science laboratory. The site runs a fully automated Roche Cobas analysers for Biochemistry, plus Siemens Advia analysers for Haematology, Sysmex CS 2500 analysers for Coagulation and Ortho Vision platforms for Blood Transfusion.

The individual should possess either the IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent experience. However applicants who are working towards HCPC registration or recently completed their registration are encouraged to apply and if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 6 will be payable in first 12 months, then 75% from 12 months to 24 months. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 2 years. Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

To effectively communicate information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues and Pathology Service users in both primary and secondary care.

The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Haematology/ Blood Transfusion rota will be part of this role.

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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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 14/04/23