Blood Sciences Section Manager - Haematology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Haematology Section Manager position. The ideal candidate will manage laboratory operations, provide expert advice, and ensure staff competency. Must have HCPC registration and an MSc or equivalent with significant experience in Haematology. Effective communication and team management skills are essential. A flexible approach and ability to work across multiple sites are required.

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC Specialist Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology.
• In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation and QA/QC procedures.
• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist level required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Haematology section.
• Provide expert advice, evaluate new methodologies, and optimize service.
• Train, assess, and ensure competence of staff.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory techniques

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage a team

Education

HCPC Registration

MSc or equivalent

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, experienced in Haematology to apply for a Haematology Section Manager post in the Blood Sciences Department, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

They will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology, be up to date with developments in the discipline & able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. They will have post registration clinical & technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level, in-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques & QA/QC procedures.

The newly refurbished and modernised Blood Science Lab provides acute & routine primary and secondary care services in Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion & Biochemistry, and a wide ranging POCT service.

Effective communication skills are essential, and you will be expected to work within and manage a team efficiently.

We are a registered training laboratory and promote and embrace a philosophy of learning and development.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Haematology / Coagulation sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory.

They will be responsible for providing expert advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimizing the service in conjunction with Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical staff.

The Haematology Section is currently equipped with the Siemens Advia 2120i Haematology analysers, Cellavision Digital Morphology System, and Werfen TOPS Coagulation analysers, together with supporting Haematology systems.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users.They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Haematology and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited.

The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave.

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

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will join the team at an exciting time and will become a key stakeholder in the development of the innovative regional network of excellence. The individual will initially be employed by HDUHB until a regional management model is established. The post will then transition into a regional role.

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 take place on 20.11.2025

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• HCPC Registration
• Participation in CPD
• In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures
• FIBMS / MSc. or equivalent
• CPD Diploma

Experience

• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to needs of the service

Language Skills

• 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.