Blood Sciences Section Manager - Haematology

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Haverfordwest is seeking a qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Haematology Section Manager role. The successful candidate will manage the daily operations of the Blood Sciences Laboratory, ensuring compliance with standards and providing leadership to the team. Requirements include HCPC registration, a relevant MSc, and experience in Haematology. Bilingual skills in English and Welsh are welcomed. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for further training

Support for bilingual staff development

Qualifications

• Post-registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and laboratory techniques.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and knowledge of ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Haematology / Coagulation sections.
• Provide expert advice and evaluate new methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with UKAS standards and lead staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical expertise in Haematology

Analytical skills

Education

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology

Tools

Siemens Advia 2120i

Cellavision Digital Morphology System

Werfen TOPS Coagulation analysers

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 20/01/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Science
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience
• MSc or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in a broad range of areas within the discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of external quality assurance schemes
• Knowledge of the importance of data integrity and confidentiality
• Knowledge of audit procedures
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Higher Specialist Diploma
• Knowledge of ISO standards and requirements

Experience

• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level
• Experience of basic office IT packages for example spreadsheets, text documents
• Experience and knowledge of meeting ISO15189:2022 requirements
• Experience of protocol or procedure development
• Experience of a wide variety of analysers/techniques
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

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

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.