Associate Practitioner (Blood Transfusion)

Transformationunitgm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Cardiff is seeking a motivated Associate Practitioner for its Blood Transfusion Laboratory. This full-time position focuses on delivering high-quality diagnostic services and requires relevant laboratory experience. If you're driven and passionate about healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in BTL laboratory work.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Sufficient laboratory experience within NHS.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of diagnostic services at the Blood Transfusion Laboratory.
• Develop skills in various sections of the laboratory.
• Commit to high standards within the Quality Management System.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Education

Higher National Certificate in Med Lab Sciences

Foundation Degree in science-related subjects

Tools

LIMS

WLIMS

Job description

Main area Haematology Laboratory (Blood Transfusion) Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 001-ACS047-0525

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park Town Cardiff Salary £26,928 - £29,551 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2025 23:59

Band 4

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

· We are kind and caring

· We are respectful

· We have trust and integrity

· We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Job overview

The Department of Laboratory Haematology (Blood Transfusion) is looking to appoint anenthusiastic andmotivated Associate Practitioner to support the delivery of services within our exciting University Health Board.

The role is within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at the University Hospital of Wales and will support the existing staff to provide a first class service.

Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage

Please check current UK Government visa rules before applying, if applicable

Main duties of the job

The Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory provides a diagnostic service for the City of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and provides tertiary services for the larger population of South Wales and beyond.

The department is seeking to expand the team of Associate Practitioners to provide a service within the hours of 08:00 to 20:00, with the possibility of night work, in the Blood Transfusion Laboratory. The post will be primarily at the University Hospital of Wales which has many specialities and is the designated Major Trauma Centre for Wales.

Support will be provided to individuals to develop skills and knowledge of the appropriate sections within the Blood Transfusion laboratory. In return we expect a commitment to deliver against high standards within our Quality Management System.

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

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”,and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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Person specification

Special Knowledge

• Previous experience and knowledge of a LIMS
• Knowledge of Laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of WLIMS

Experience

• Sufficient laboratory experience, particularly in BTL
• Experience working in NHS

Qualifications

• Higher National Certificate in Med Lab Sciences or an applied Biological Science or Foundation Degree or NVQ level 3 in science related subjects
• Science Degree

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Sue Lawless Job title Haematology, Transfusion & Phleb Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02920 744202 Additional information

Sue Lawless

Haematology, Transfusion & Phleb Service Manager

[e-mail]

02920 744202